Samsung MV800 vs Sony T90
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
- Announced September 2011
(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
- Announced February 2009
Samsung MV800 vs Sony T90 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Samsung MV800 and Sony T90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe MV800 was introduced 2 years after the T90 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the MV800 scores against the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony T90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung MV800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony T90
MV800 | T90 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | February 2009 | More modern by 31 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung MV800
T90 | MV800 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony T90
MV800 | T90 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung MV800 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 enjoys outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Samsung MV800 and Sony T90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the MV800 versus the T90.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and T90 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the MV800 and T90.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung MV800 to result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent MV800 will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Samsung MV800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung MV800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-09-01 | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (30/15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) | 148 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | BP70 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Micro SD | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $499 | $259 |