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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony T90

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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 HZ35W vs Sony T90 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung HZ35W and Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was introduced 17 months after the T90 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the HZ35W scores versus the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony T90

 HZ35W T90 
AnnouncedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 17 months
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung HZ35W

 T90 HZ35W 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony T90

 HZ35W T90 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W offers physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ35W compared to the T90.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony T90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and T90 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and T90.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer HZ35W provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
Street photography with Sony T90
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
Sports photography with Sony T90
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
Sony T90 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than average (245 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (148 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
Vlogging with Sony T90
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others (148g)
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony T90
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Otherwise known as WB650 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-06-16 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 alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 Motion JPEG 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
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 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
Battery ID SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $259