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Samsung ST90 vs Sony T900

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Samsung ST90 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Samsung ST90
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony T900 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Samsung ST90 versus Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was launched 24 months later than the T900 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ST90 matches up vs the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony T900

 ST90 T900 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung ST90

 T900 ST90 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony T900

 ST90 T900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung ST90 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST90 has external dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST90 versus Sony T900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST90 compared to the T900.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and T900 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST90 and T900.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung ST90 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ST90 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 Portrait photography information
Sony T900 Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST90
Street photography with Sony T900
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST90
Sports photography with Sony T900
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
71
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
52
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 Landscape photography highlights
Sony T900 Landscape photography highlights
37
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
you can focus manually
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST90
Vlogging with Sony T900
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
28
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sony T900
 Samsung ST90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - 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 file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 143g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $300