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Samsung WB150F vs Sony T99

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung WB150F vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Introduced July 2010
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony T99 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung WB150F versus Sony T99, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was revealed 19 months later than the T99 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WB150F scores versus the T99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony T99

 WB150F T99 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 19 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung WB150F

 T99 WB150F 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony T99

 WB150F T99 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung WB150F vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB150F provides physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB150F versus Sony T99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the WB150F against the T99.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony T99 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and T99 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB150F and T99.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern WB150F provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography information
Sony T99 Portrait photography information
42
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography info
Sony T99 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography info
Sony T99 Sports photography info
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography information
Sony T99 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography advice
Sony T99 Landscape photography advice
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors (188g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony T99
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-09 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
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 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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-10A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $230 $179