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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony T90

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony T90 Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was announced 12 months later than the T90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the HZ30W scores vs the T90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony T90

 HZ30W T90 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung HZ30W

 T90 HZ30W 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony T90

 HZ30W T90 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W comes with outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony T90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ30W vs the T90.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and T90 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and T90.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger HZ30W is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography features
Sony T90 Portrait photography features
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography advice
Sony T90 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography advice
Sony T90 Sports photography advice
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography information
Sony T90 Landscape photography information
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging info
Sony T90 Vlogging info
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (148g)
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony T90
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Otherwise known as WB600 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-19 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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
Battery model SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $259