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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T90

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T90 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was launched 24 months after the T90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ST6500 grades against the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony T90

 ST6500 T90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung ST6500

 T90 ST6500 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony T90

 ST6500 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST6500 has outer measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ST6500 versus the T90.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and T90 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST6500 and T90.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher ST6500 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
Portrait photography with Sony T90
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Street photography factors
Sony T90 Street photography factors
50
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Sports photography features
Sony T90 Sports photography features
29
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST6500
Travel photography with Sony T90
74
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (148g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST6500
Landscape photography with Sony T90
43
decently wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (148g)
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sony T90
 Samsung ST6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST6500 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 1 1
Pricing at launch - $259