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Samsung TL220 vs Sony T99

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung TL220 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST500
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Released July 2010
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony T99 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung TL220 vs Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was brought out 10 months prior to the T99 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the TL220 matches up versus the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony T99

 TL220 T99 

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung TL220

 T99 TL220 
ReleasedJuly 2010August 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony T99

 TL220 T99 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung TL220 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL220 offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TL220 versus the T99.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL220 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL220 and T99.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony T99 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL220 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography info
Sony T99 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography features
Sony T99 Travel photography features
62
offers focus via touch
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 Landscape photography features
Sony T99 Landscape photography features
37
rather wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
42
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging advice
Sony T99 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (27mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
31
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony T99
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Also Known as ST500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-13 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169g (0.37 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-07A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $90 $179