Samsung TL225 vs Sony T99
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Revealed August 2009
- Also referred to as ST550
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
- Launched July 2010

Samsung TL225 vs Sony T99 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Samsung TL225 versus Sony T99, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TL225 was released 10 months earlier than the T99 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the TL225 matches up versus the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony T99 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL225 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony T99
TL225 | T99 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+922k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung TL225
T99 | TL225 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony T99
TL225 | T99 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Samsung TL225 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL225 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Samsung TL225 versus Sony T99 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TL225 compared to the T99.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and T99 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and T99.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony T99 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged TL225 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL225 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Samsung TL225 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL225 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Also referred to as | ST550 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-08-13 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection 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) |
Highest 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 screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,152k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 |
Mic 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 | 187g (0.41 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 All around 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 recording | ||
Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $488 | $179 |