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Samsung SL720 vs Sony T90

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Samsung SL720 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL70
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony T90 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Samsung SL720 and Sony T90, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was launched 5 months later than the T90 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SL720 scores versus the T90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony T90

 SL720 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung SL720

 T90 SL720 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony T90

 SL720 T90 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung SL720 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL720 enjoys physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL720 and Sony T90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SL720 and the T90.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and T90 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL720 and T90.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 Portrait photography details
Sony T90 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL720 Street photography info
Sony T90 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (168g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 Sports photography advice
Sony T90 Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 Travel photography features
Sony T90 Travel photography features
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (168g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (148 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
27
fairly wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL720
Vlogging with Sony T90
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (168g)
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (148 grams)
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Sony T90
 Samsung SL720Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL720 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Also Known as PL70 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-14 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 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 files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical 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
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $119 $259