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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T90

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(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
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony T90

 GX-1L T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung GX-1L

 T90 GX-1L 
IntroducedFebruary 2009February 2006More recent by 36 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony T90

 GX-1L T90 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography info
Sony T90 Portrait photography info
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6MP)
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography advice
Sony T90 Street photography advice
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (570g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography information
Sony T90 Sports photography information
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
Travel photography with Sony T90
52
lighter than others (570g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography info
Sony T90 Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging highlights
Sony T90 Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony T90
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
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