Samsung PL120 vs Sony T90
99 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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96 Imaging
34 Features
26 Overall
30
Samsung PL120 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung PL120 vs Sony T90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony T90
PL120 | T90 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | February 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung PL120
T90 | PL120 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony T90
PL120 | T90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and T90 is 99 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Samsung PL120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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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 |