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Samsung WB35F vs Sony T99

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Samsung WB35F vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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
  • Released July 2010
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony T99 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Samsung WB35F vs Sony T99, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was introduced 3 years after the T99 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WB35F scores against the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony T99

 WB35F T99 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2010More modern by 43 months
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung WB35F

 T99 WB35F 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony T99

 WB35F T99 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB35F provides outside measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WB35F and the T99.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony T99 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and T99 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB35F and T99.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB35F to give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher WB35F will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
Portrait photography with Sony T99
36
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB35F
Street photography with Sony T99
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
Sports photography with Sony T99
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography features
Sony T99 Travel photography features
70
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging details
Sony T99 Vlogging details
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony T99
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-07 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP70A NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $130 $179