Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T90
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Released January 2014
(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
- Launched February 2009

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T90 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Galaxy Camera 2 was released 4 years later than the T90 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores vs the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony T90
Galaxy Camera 2 | T90 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 60 months |
Display dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
T90 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony T90
Galaxy Camera 2 | T90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has got physical measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the T90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and T90 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and T90.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 2 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-01-02 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 4.8 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 283 gr (0.62 pounds) | 148 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 400 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Built-in | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $400 | $259 |