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Samsung PL120 vs Sony T90

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung PL120 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony T90
(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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Samsung PL120 vs Sony T90 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Samsung PL120 vs Sony T90, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was launched 23 months after the T90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the PL120 grades against the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony T90

 PL120 T90 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung PL120

 T90 PL120 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony T90

 PL120 T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung PL120 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung PL120 comes with external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung PL120 vs Sony T90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the PL120 versus the T90.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and T90 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and T90.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung PL120 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer PL120 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 Portrait photography features
Sony T90 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 Street photography advice
Sony T90 Street photography advice
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 Sports photography info
Sony T90 Sports photography info
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung PL120
Travel photography with Sony T90
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (148 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 Landscape photography advice
Sony T90 Landscape photography advice
33
great maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung PL120
Vlogging with Sony T90
31
great maximum aperture (f)
does have external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than others (148g)
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony T90
 Samsung PL120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots - One
Pricing at release $150 $259