Samsung ST90 vs Sony T900
99 Imaging
37 Features
19 Overall
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96 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 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.
Samsung ST90 vs Sony T900 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST90 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony T900
ST90 | T900 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | February 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung ST90
T900 | ST90 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony T900
ST90 | T900 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and T900 is 99 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Samsung ST90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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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 |