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Samsung PL210 vs Sony T90

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Samsung PL210 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony T90
(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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Samsung PL210 vs Sony T90 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung PL210 and Sony T90, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was introduced 23 months later than the T90 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the PL210 scores versus the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sony T90

 PL210 T90 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung PL210

 T90 PL210 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sony T90

 PL210 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung PL210 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung PL210 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the PL210 against the T90.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and T90 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the PL210 and T90.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung PL210 to produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The newer PL210 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung PL210
Portrait photography with Sony T90
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL210
Street photography with Sony T90
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (0)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung PL210
Sports photography with Sony T90
26
good MP (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 Travel photography details
Sony T90 Travel photography details
71
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (148 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
37
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung PL210
Vlogging with Sony T90
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Sony T90
 Samsung PL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $259