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Samsung DV150F vs Sony T90

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung DV150F vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony T90 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung DV150F vs Sony T90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was announced 3 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the DV150F matches up vs the T90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony T90

 DV150F T90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 48 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung DV150F

 T90 DV150F 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony T90

 DV150F T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung DV150F vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung DV150F features physical measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the DV150F against the T90.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony T90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and T90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung DV150F to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher DV150F will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV150F
Street photography with Sony T90
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (148 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography factors
Sony T90 Landscape photography factors
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging factors
Sony T90 Vlogging factors
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (148g)
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony T90
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
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
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $150 $259