Samsung PL200 vs Sony T90
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Introduced July 2010
(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
- Revealed February 2009
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On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung PL200 vs Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe PL200 was brought out 18 months after the T90 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the PL200 grades versus the T90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony T90
| PL200 | T90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung PL200
| T90 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony T90
| PL200 | T90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung PL200 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL200 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the PL200 against the T90.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and T90 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Samsung PL200 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the PL200 and T90.
All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung PL200 to give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The younger PL200 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony T90 Specifications
| Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2010-07-21 | 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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 170 grams (0.37 pounds) | 148 grams (0.33 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 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 | BP70A | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $0 | $259 |