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Samsung WB250F vs Sony T99

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung WB250F vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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 WB250F vs Sony T99 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung WB250F and Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was launched 2 years after the T99 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WB250F grades against the T99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony T99

 WB250F T99 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 31 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung WB250F

 T99 WB250F 

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony T99

 WB250F T99 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung WB250F vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB250F has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the WB250F versus the T99.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB250F and T99 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB250F and T99.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher WB250F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography highlights
Sony T99 Portrait photography highlights
36
decent MP (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography info
Sony T99 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
Sports photography with Sony T99
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
Sony T99 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average in class (226g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography details
Sony T99 Landscape photography details
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging advice
Sony T99 Vlogging advice
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony T99
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB250F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $179