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Samsung ST150F vs Sony T90

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung ST150F vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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 ST150F vs Sony T90 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Samsung ST150F vs Sony T90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST150F was released 3 years after the T90 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ST150F matches up vs the T90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony T90

 ST150F T90 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 48 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung ST150F

 T90 ST150F 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony T90

 ST150F T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ST150F against the T90.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST150F and T90.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung ST150F to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern ST150F will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (114g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography advice
Sony T90 Sports photography advice
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
Travel photography with Sony T90
69
lighter than competition (114 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (148 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography information
Sony T90 Landscape photography information
39
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging highlights
Sony T90 Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (25mm)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than average in class (148 grams)
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony T90
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114 gr (0.25 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $259