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Samsung TL240 vs Sony T99

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung TL240 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as ST5000
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 TL240 vs Sony T99 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Samsung TL240 versus Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was unveiled 6 months prior to the T99 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TL240 matches up against the T99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony T99

 TL240 T99 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung TL240

 T99 TL240 

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony T99

 TL240 T99 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung TL240 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL240 provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TL240 and the T99.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL240 and T99.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you should always consider the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography info
Sony T99 Portrait photography info
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography information
Sony T99 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography details
Sony T99 Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography factors
Sony T99 Travel photography factors
60
includes touch to focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography advice
Sony T99 Landscape photography advice
37
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
42
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 Vlogging info
Sony T99 Vlogging info
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (160g)
31
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony T99
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Also referred to as ST5000 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 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 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4334 x 3256 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $171 $179