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Samsung WB700 vs Sony T90

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung WB700 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed December 2010
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 WB700 vs Sony T90 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB700 and Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was launched 23 months after the T90 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the WB700 scores against the T90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony T90

 WB700 T90 
RevealedDecember 2010February 2009Newer by 23 months
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung WB700

 T90 WB700 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony T90

 WB700 T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung WB700 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB700 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the WB700 compared to the T90.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and T90 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and T90.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB700 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern WB700 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 Portrait photography factors
Sony T90 Portrait photography factors
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 Street photography advice
Sony T90 Street photography advice
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
28
good resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
70
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (148g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
Landscape photography with Sony T90
38
good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB700
Vlogging with Sony T90
27
good max aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (148g)
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony T90
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-12-28 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $259