Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T90
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Released February 2006
(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
- Introduced February 2009

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T90 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T90, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and T90 (12MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

The GX-1L was brought out 4 years prior to the T90 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GX-1L grades against the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony T90
GX-1L | T90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung GX-1L
T90 | GX-1L | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | ![]() | February 2006 | More recent by 36 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer screen (+20k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony T90
GX-1L | T90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GX-1L versus the T90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and T90 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and T90.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-1L featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony T90 will provide you with more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T90 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Released | 2006-02-24 | 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 | 6 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 210 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.50 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 570 gr (1.26 pounds) | 148 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $0 | $259 |