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Samsung WB850F vs Sony T99

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB850F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung WB850F vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB850F vs Sony T99 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Samsung WB850F and Sony T99, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB850F was released 19 months later than the T99 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WB850F matches up against the T99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony T99

 WB850F T99 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 19 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung WB850F

 T99 WB850F 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony T99

 WB850F T99 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung WB850F vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB850F features physical measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WB850F versus the T99.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony T99 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and T99 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB850F and T99.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung WB850F to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern WB850F will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB850F vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB850F Street photography factors
Sony T99 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB850F Sports photography features
Sony T99 Sports photography features
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB850F Travel photography info
Sony T99 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (250g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
Landscape photography with Sony T99
49
has manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB850F Vlogging details
Sony T99 Vlogging details
34
quite wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
31
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB850F and Sony T99
 Samsung WB850FSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB850F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-09 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
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 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology AMOLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AEB
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" 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, Double) 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
Launch price $599 $179