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Samsung WB250F vs Sony T90

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung WB250F vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony T90 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung WB250F vs Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was revealed 3 years later than the T90 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WB250F scores vs the T90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony T90

 WB250F T90 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 48 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung WB250F

 T90 WB250F 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony T90

 WB250F T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung WB250F vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB250F features exterior measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WB250F compared to the T90.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony T90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and T90 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB250F and T90.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB250F to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent WB250F will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
Portrait photography with Sony T90
36
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography advice
Sony T90 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (226g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (148g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
Sony T90 Landscape photography information
44
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
36
manual focus
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others (148g)
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony T90
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB250F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226g (0.50 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $259