Samsung GX-10 vs Sony T90
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Released September 2006
- Newer Model is Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
- Announced February 2009
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony T90 Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Samsung GX-10 and Sony T90, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the GX-10 (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe GX-10 was announced 3 years prior to the T90 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GX-10 matches up vs the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony T90 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony T90
GX-10 | T90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung GX-10
T90 | GX-10 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | September 2006 | Newer by 29 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer display (+20k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony T90
GX-10 | T90 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-10 has physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung GX-10 and Sony T90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GX-10 against the T90.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and T90 is 59 and 96 respectively.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and T90.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-10 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony T90 will produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Released | 2006-09-21 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 210 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 793 gr (1.75 lb) | 148 gr (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 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 (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $850 | $259 |