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Samsung WB210 vs Sony T99

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung WB210 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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
  • Introduced July 2010
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony T99 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Samsung WB210 versus Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was revealed 13 months after the T99 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WB210 matches up versus the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony T99

 WB210 T99 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2010More modern by 13 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung WB210

 T99 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kCrisper screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony T99

 WB210 T99 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung WB210 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB210 features physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony T99 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WB210 versus the T99.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and T99 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB210 and T99.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer WB210 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T99 Portrait photography highlights
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB210
Street photography with Sony T99
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography info
Sony T99 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition (174g)
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
Landscape photography with Sony T99
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
42
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging details
Sony T99 Vlogging details
33
rather wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (174 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
31
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony T99
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 gr (0.38 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $279 $179