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Samsung WB30F vs Sony T90

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung WB30F vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced 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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony T90 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB30F vs Sony T90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB30F was manufactured 3 years after the T90 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WB30F scores versus the T90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony T90

 WB30F T90 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 48 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung WB30F

 T90 WB30F 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony T90

 WB30F T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung WB30F vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB30F has outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB30F compared to the T90.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB30F and T90.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB30F to show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher WB30F provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F Portrait photography info
Sony T90 Portrait photography info
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F Sports photography advice
Sony T90 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (148 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
Landscape photography with Sony T90
43
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
Vlogging with Sony T90
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony T90
 Samsung WB30FSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB30F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $259