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Samsung SL30 vs Sony T90

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung SL30 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES15
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
  • Released February 2009
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony T90 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung SL30 versus Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was announced very close to the T90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SL30 scores against the T90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony T90

 SL30 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung SL30

 T90 SL30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony T90

 SL30 T90 
ReleasedFebruary 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung SL30 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL30 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony T90 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SL30 versus the T90.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and T90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and T90.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony T90 to render more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
25
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography factors
Sony T90 Street photography factors
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL30
Sports photography with Sony T90
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 Travel photography information
Sony T90 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 Landscape photography details
Sony T90 Landscape photography details
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 Vlogging factors
Sony T90 Vlogging factors
25
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Sony T90
 Samsung SL30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Also called as ES15 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 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
Launch pricing $93 $259