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Samsung ST700 vs Sony T90

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Samsung ST700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung ST700 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Released February 2009
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony T90 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung ST700 vs Sony T90, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was released 23 months after the T90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the ST700 matches up versus the T90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony T90

 ST700 T90 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung ST700

 T90 ST700 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony T90

 ST700 T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST700 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST700 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ST700 against the T90.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and T90 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST700 and T90.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung ST700 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent ST700 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST700
Portrait photography with Sony T90
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST700
Street photography with Sony T90
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 Sports photography advice
Sony T90 Sports photography advice
27
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
71
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (148g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 Landscape photography info
Sony T90 Landscape photography info
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 Vlogging highlights
Sony T90 Vlogging highlights
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Sony T90
 Samsung ST700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $259