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Samsung WB700 vs Sony T99

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung WB700 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced December 2010
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
  • Launched July 2010
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony T99 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung WB700 vs Sony T99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WB700 was revealed 6 months later than the T99 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the WB700 scores against the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony T99

 WB700 T99 
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung WB700

 T99 WB700 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony T99

 WB700 T99 
LaunchedDecember 2010July 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung WB700 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB700 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB700 vs Sony T99 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WB700 and the T99.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and T99 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB700 and T99.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files although you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 Portrait photography advice
Sony T99 Portrait photography advice
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 Street photography highlights
Sony T99 Street photography highlights
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (0)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB700
Sports photography with Sony T99
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
70
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
Landscape photography with Sony T99
38
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
27
great max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
31
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony T99
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-12-28 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $179