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Samsung DV300F vs Sony T90

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Samsung DV300F vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony T90 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung DV300F and Sony T90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was launched 2 years later than the T90 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the DV300F scores against the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony T90

 DV300F T90 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung DV300F

 T90 DV300F 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony T90

 DV300F T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F has outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the DV300F against the T90.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and T90.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung DV300F to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher DV300F provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography details
Sony T90 Portrait photography details
34
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV300F
Street photography with Sony T90
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (133 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
Sony T90 Landscape photography highlights
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
Sony T90 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony T90
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-02 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 BP88 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $259