Samsung WB700 vs Sony T90
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony T90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony T90
WB700 | T90 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | December 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Samsung WB700 and Sony T90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Travel Comparison

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Samsung WB700 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Samsung WB700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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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 |