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Samsung CL80 vs Sony T90

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung CL80 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5500
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Released February 2009
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony T90 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Samsung CL80 versus Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was brought out 11 months later than the T90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the CL80 grades vs the T90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony T90

 CL80 T90 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung CL80

 T90 CL80 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony T90

 CL80 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung CL80 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung CL80 features external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the CL80 compared to the T90.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and T90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and T90.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung CL80 to give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer CL80 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography factors
Sony T90 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL80
Street photography with Sony T90
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography information
Sony T90 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography advice
Sony T90 Travel photography advice
60
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (148g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography advice
Sony T90 Landscape photography advice
37
very good size screen (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging advice
Sony T90 Vlogging advice
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (160g)
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (148g)
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony T90
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Other name ST5500 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4334 x 3256 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $400 $259