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Samsung SL620 vs Sony T90

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung SL620 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung SL620
(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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony T90

 SL620 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung SL620

 T90 SL620 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony T90

 SL620 T90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony T90 size comparison

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

Samsung SL620 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography advice
Sony T90 Portrait photography advice
26
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 Street photography factors
Sony T90 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (168 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (168 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (148 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
Landscape photography with Sony T90
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 Vlogging information
Sony T90 Vlogging information
24
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others (168g)
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than average (148 grams)
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony T90
 Samsung SL620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
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