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Samsung SL202 vs Sony T90

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung SL202 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL50
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony T90 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Samsung SL202 versus Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL202 (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was unveiled within a month of the T90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SL202 matches up vs the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony T90

 SL202 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung SL202

 T90 SL202 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony T90

 SL202 T90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009February 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung SL202 enjoys outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL202 versus Sony T90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SL202 against the T90.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and T90 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL202 and T90.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony T90 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography factors
Sony T90 Portrait photography factors
25
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography details
Sony T90 Street photography details
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography features
Sony T90 Sports photography features
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL202
Travel photography with Sony T90
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
27
really wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
36
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (148 grams)
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony T90
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Other name PL50 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-17 2009-02-17
Body design Compact 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 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 support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, 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
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $140 $259