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Samsung TL225 vs Sony T99

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Samsung TL225 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung TL225
(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
Sony T99
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony T99

 TL225 T99 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung TL225

 T99 TL225 
LaunchedJuly 2010August 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony T99

 TL225 T99 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony T99 size comparison

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

Samsung TL225 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T99 Portrait photography highlights
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (187 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL225
Sports photography with Sony T99
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL225
Travel photography with Sony T99
59
provides focus by touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (187 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography information
Sony T99 Landscape photography information
36
reasonably wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 Vlogging advice
Sony T99 Vlogging advice
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors (187 grams)
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony T99
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
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