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Samsung TL100 vs Sony T90

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung TL100 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is ST50
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony T90 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung TL100 versus Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was revealed at a similar time to the T90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the TL100 scores vs the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony T90

 TL100 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung TL100

 T90 TL100 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony T90

 TL100 T90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung TL100 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL100 enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Samsung TL100 versus Sony T90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL100 and the T90.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and T90 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL100 and T90.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
Portrait photography with Sony T90
26
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL100
Street photography with Sony T90
53
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (219g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL100
Sports photography with Sony T90
33
image stabilization (Digital)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
48
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (219g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
Landscape photography with Sony T90
27
image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging advice
Sony T90 Vlogging advice
26
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (219g)
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (148g)
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony T90
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Also called ST50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Body design Compact 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 grams (0.48 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $22 $259