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Samsung TL210 vs Sony T90

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung TL210 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL150
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 TL210 vs Sony T90 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung TL210 and Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was launched 11 months after the T90 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TL210 grades versus the T90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony T90

 TL210 T90 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung TL210

 T90 TL210 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony T90

 TL210 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL210 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TL210 versus the T90.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and T90 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL210 and T90.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher TL210 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography info
Sony T90 Street photography info
59
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (177g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography advice
Sony T90 Travel photography advice
59
provides touch focus
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (177 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (148g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging factors
Sony T90 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others in class (177 grams)
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony T90
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Also called as PL150 -
Class 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-07B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $230 $259