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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T90

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 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
  • Released February 2009
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T90 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was announced 3 years later than the T90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up versus the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony T90

 Galaxy Camera 3G T90 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2009More recent by 43 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 T90 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony T90

 Galaxy Camera 3G T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G comes with outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony T90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the T90.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and T90 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and T90.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 3G should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Portrait photography with Sony T90
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography information
Sony T90 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography features
Sony T90 Sports photography features
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography info
Sony T90 Travel photography info
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (148 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography features
Sony T90 Landscape photography features
47
pretty wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging information
Sony T90 Vlogging information
36
pretty wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (148g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony T90
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-08-29 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution - 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $606 $259