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Samsung WB350F vs Sony T99

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung WB350F vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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
  • Launched July 2010
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony T99 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung WB350F and Sony T99, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was announced 3 years later than the T99 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WB350F grades versus the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony T99

 WB350F T99 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2010Fresher by 43 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung WB350F

 T99 WB350F 

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony T99

 WB350F T99 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung WB350F vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB350F has outside dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB350F and Sony T99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the WB350F versus the T99.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and T99 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB350F and T99.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB350F to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern WB350F is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography highlights
Sony T99 Portrait photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB350F
Street photography with Sony T99
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (276 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography info
Sony T99 Sports photography info
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (276 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography details
Sony T99 Landscape photography details
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
42
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging info
Sony T99 Vlogging info
34
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (276g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
31
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony T99
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 gr (0.61 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $260 $179