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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony T90

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(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
Sony T90
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony T90

 GX-10 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung GX-10

 T90 GX-10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009September 2006Newer by 29 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony T90

 GX-10 T90 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony T90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography info
Sony T90 Portrait photography info
52
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography details
Sony T90 Sports photography details
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography information
Sony T90 Travel photography information
49
environment proof
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (148g)
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging details
Sony T90 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (148g)
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony T90
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
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