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Samsung EX2F vs Sony T90

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung EX2F vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Revealed December 2012
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 EX2F vs Sony T90 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung EX2F versus Sony T90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX2F (1/1.7") and T90 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was released 3 years later than the T90 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX2F scores vs the T90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony T90

 EX2F T90 
AnnouncedDecember 2012February 2009More recent by 47 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung EX2F

 T90 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony T90

 EX2F T90 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Samsung EX2F vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung EX2F enjoys outside dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX2F and the T90.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and T90 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and T90.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The EX2F offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The newer EX2F provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
Portrait photography with Sony T90
42
manual focus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography factors
Sony T90 Street photography factors
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (294g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
Sony T90 Sports photography factors
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography highlights
Sony T90 Travel photography highlights
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (294g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (148g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography factors
Sony T90 Landscape photography factors
53
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging features
Sony T90 Vlogging features
71
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (294 grams)
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony T90
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-12-18 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 1s
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 gr (0.65 lbs) 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 209 not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $478 $259