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Samsung SH100 vs Sony T90

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Samsung SH100 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • 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
  • Released February 2009
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony T90 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung SH100 vs Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was manufactured 23 months after the T90 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SH100 scores versus the T90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony T90

 SH100 T90 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung SH100

 T90 SH100 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony T90

 SH100 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung SH100 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung SH100 features physical measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Samsung SH100 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and T90 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH100 and T90.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung SH100 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent SH100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T90 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography highlights
Sony T90 Street photography highlights
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography advice
Sony T90 Sports photography advice
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SH100
Travel photography with Sony T90
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 Vlogging features
Sony T90 Vlogging features
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
does have external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (148 grams)
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony T90
 Samsung SH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-04 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4230 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
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 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 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 recording
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $259