Samsung SL620 vs Sony T90
94 Imaging
34 Features
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96 Imaging
34 Features
26 Overall
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Other Name is PL65
(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

Samsung SL620 vs Sony T90 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung SL620 and Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SL620 was announced at a similar time to the T90 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SL620 scores against the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony T90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony T90
SL620 | T90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung SL620
T90 | SL620 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony T90
SL620 | T90 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung SL620 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL620 provides outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Samsung SL620 and Sony T90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SL620 vs the T90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and T90 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and T90.
As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL620 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Also called | PL65 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-02-17 | 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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) | 148 grams (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 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $200 | $259 |