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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T90

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Released 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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T90 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was revealed 3 years after the T90 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades against the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony T90

 Galaxy Camera 4G T90 
RevealedAugust 2012February 2009Newer by 43 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 T90 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony T90

 Galaxy Camera 4G T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G comes with outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G compared to the T90.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and T90 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and T90.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 4G provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography features
Sony T90 Portrait photography features
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography highlights
Sony T90 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography advice
Sony T90 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (148g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography information
Sony T90 Landscape photography information
47
quite wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
37
manual focus
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging advice
Sony T90 Vlogging advice
37
quite wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (148g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony T90
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-08-29 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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
Peak resolution - 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 size 4.8" 3"
Display resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
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 feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $550 $259