Samsung HZ50W vs Sony T90
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Announced May 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5500
(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
- Introduced February 2009
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Here is a extensive comparison of the Samsung HZ50W and Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HZ50W was manufactured 15 months later than the T90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the HZ50W matches up versus the T90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony T90
| HZ50W | T90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2010 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung HZ50W
| T90 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony T90
| HZ50W | T90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ50W has external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony T90 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ50W versus the T90.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and T90 is 70 and 96 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and T90.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung HZ50W to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher HZ50W should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony T90 Specifications
| Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
| Otherwise known as | WB5500 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-05-03 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 426 gr (0.94 lb) | 148 gr (0.33 lb) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 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) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $250 | $259 |