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Samsung ST65 vs Sony T90

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Samsung ST65 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony T90 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung ST65 vs Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was introduced 24 months after the T90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ST65 matches up against the T90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony T90

 ST65 T90 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung ST65

 T90 ST65 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony T90

 ST65 T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung ST65 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST65 enjoys external measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ST65 vs the T90.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and T90 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST65 and T90.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST65 to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern ST65 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T90 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography details
Sony T90 Street photography details
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography features
Sony T90 Sports photography features
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography highlights
Sony T90 Travel photography highlights
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (148g)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography information
Sony T90 Landscape photography information
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging information
Sony T90 Vlogging information
27
fast max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony T90
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST65 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-19 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 148g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $259