Samsung WB850F vs Sony T99

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB850F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

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.

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

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.