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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T90

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also Known as WB500
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T90 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was launched 3 months later than the T90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the HZ10W scores against the T90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony T90

 HZ10W T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung HZ10W

 T90 HZ10W 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony T90

 HZ10W T90 
AnnouncedMay 2009February 2009Similar generation
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W has external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony T90 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ10W against the T90.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and T90 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and T90.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony T90 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography advice
Sony T90 Portrait photography advice
31
you can focus manually
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography features
Sony T90 Street photography features
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography details
Sony T90 Sports photography details
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography highlights
Sony T90 Travel photography highlights
54
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (249g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography advice
Sony T90 Landscape photography advice
35
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging features
Sony T90 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than average in class (249g)
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony T90
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Also called as WB500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2432 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 249 gr (0.55 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $259