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Samsung SL102 vs Sony T90

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung SL102 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Other Name is ES55
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony T90 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung SL102 and Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL102 (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SL102 was unveiled very close to the T90 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SL102 matches up versus the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony T90

 SL102 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung SL102

 T90 SL102 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony T90

 SL102 T90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung SL102 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL102 offers external measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along 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 dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SL102 vs the T90.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and T90.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony T90 to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography info
Sony T90 Portrait photography info
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includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography advice
Sony T90 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography factors
Sony T90 Travel photography factors
61
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
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built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
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good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging advice
Sony T90 Vlogging advice
29
good maximum aperture (f)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony T90
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Otherwise known as ES55 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 grams (0.26 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $130 $259