Samsung ST80 vs Sony T90
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony T90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony T90
ST80 | T90 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung ST80
T90 | ST80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony T90
ST80 | T90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Analyze the Samsung ST80 and Sony T90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST80 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Samsung ST80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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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 |