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Samsung ST600 vs Sony T90

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Samsung ST600 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony T90 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung ST600 versus Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was introduced 11 months after the T90 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ST600 matches up against the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony T90

 ST600 T90 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung ST600

 T90 ST600 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony T90

 ST600 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung ST600 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST600 offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony T90 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ST600 compared to the T90.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and T90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST600 and T90.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST600 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher ST600 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 Portrait photography factors
Sony T90 Portrait photography factors
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 Street photography factors
Sony T90 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (150 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST600
Sports photography with Sony T90
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST600
Travel photography with Sony T90
65
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (150g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (148g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 Landscape photography advice
Sony T90 Landscape photography advice
44
really wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 Vlogging information
Sony T90 Vlogging information
30
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (150g)
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony T90
 Samsung ST600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
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 4800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" 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
Battery ID SLB07 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $330 $259