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Samsung ST100 vs Sony T90

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung ST100 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony T90 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung ST100 and Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was unveiled 11 months after the T90 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ST100 scores against the T90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony T90

 ST100 T90 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung ST100

 T90 ST100 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony T90

 ST100 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung ST100 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 features external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST100 and Sony T90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ST100 compared to the T90.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and T90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST100 and T90.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST100 to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ST100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography factors
Sony T90 Portrait photography factors
33
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST100
Street photography with Sony T90
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography info
Sony T90 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
60
has touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
37
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST100
Vlogging with Sony T90
29
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (155g)
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony T90
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $250 $259