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Samsung ST80 vs Sony T90

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Samsung ST80 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released 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
  • Launched February 2009
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony T90 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung ST80 and Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was launched 11 months after the T90 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ST80 grades vs the T90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony T90

 ST80 T90 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung ST80

 T90 ST80 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony T90

 ST80 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung ST80 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST80 comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ST80 vs the T90.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST80 and T90.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung ST80 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer ST80 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST80
Portrait photography with Sony T90
30
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography features
Sony T90 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST80
Sports photography with Sony T90
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 Travel photography information
Sony T90 Travel photography information
62
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (148 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST80
Landscape photography with Sony T90
39
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 Vlogging factors
Sony T90 Vlogging factors
28
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (148g)
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony T90
 Samsung ST80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118 grams (0.26 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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
Battery model BP70A -
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 Single Single
Retail price $249 $259