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Samsung TL225 vs Sony T90

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Samsung TL225 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST550
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony T90 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung TL225 vs Sony T90, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was unveiled 6 months later than the T90 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TL225 grades against the T90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony T90

 TL225 T90 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung TL225

 T90 TL225 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony T90

 TL225 T90 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung TL225 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL225 has got external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TL225 vs the T90.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TL225 and T90 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL225 and T90.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of files although you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
Portrait photography with Sony T90
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (187g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL225
Sports photography with Sony T90
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography advice
Sony T90 Travel photography advice
59
includes touch focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (187 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (148g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
Landscape photography with Sony T90
37
fairly wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (27mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average (187g)
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony T90
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL225 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Also Known as ST550 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-13 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, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,152 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 187 gr (0.41 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 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-07A -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $488 $259