Samsung DV300F vs Sony T90

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV300F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.

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.

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

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.