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Samsung SL820 vs Sony T90

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Samsung SL820 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is IT100
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony T90 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung SL820 and Sony T90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was introduced very close to the T90 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SL820 scores vs the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony T90

 SL820 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung SL820

 T90 SL820 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony T90

 SL820 T90 
IntroducedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung SL820 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL820 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by 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).

Check the Samsung SL820 and Sony T90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SL820 and the T90.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and T90 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SL820 and T90.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T90 Portrait photography highlights
26
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography features
Sony T90 Street photography features
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography information
Sony T90 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 Travel photography highlights
Sony T90 Travel photography highlights
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (148 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 Landscape photography factors
Sony T90 Landscape photography factors
32
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
37
manual focus
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (148g)
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sony T90
 Samsung SL820Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL820 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Also called IT100 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $259