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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T90

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
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
  • Released February 2009
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T90 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was brought out 4 years after the T90 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Galaxy Camera grades against the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony T90

 Galaxy Camera T90 
ReleasedFebruary 2013February 2009More modern by 49 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 T90 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony T90

 Galaxy Camera T90 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony T90 has specifications 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the T90.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and T90 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and T90.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Portrait photography with Sony T90
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Street photography with Sony T90
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sports photography with Sony T90
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography highlights
Sony T90 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than others in class (300g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (148g)
low resolution (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography highlights
Sony T90 Landscape photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging info
Sony T90 Vlogging info
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
lighter than others in class (300g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (148g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony T90
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Other name Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2013-02-19 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lbs) 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical 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
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $450 $259