Samsung WB150F vs Sony T99
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony T99 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB150F Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony T99
WB150F | T99 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony T99 Specifications
Samsung WB150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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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 |