Samsung SL30 vs Sony T90
95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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96 Imaging
34 Features
26 Overall
30
Samsung SL30 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony T90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony T90
SL30 | T90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung SL30
T90 | SL30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony T90
SL30 | T90 | |||
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Released | February 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
See the Samsung SL30 versus Sony T90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Samsung SL30 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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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 |