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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T900

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched February 2006
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T900 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T900, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and T900 (12MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1L was announced 4 years before the T900 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GX-1L scores vs the T900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony T900

 GX-1L T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung GX-1L

 T900 GX-1L 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009February 2006Newer by 36 months
Display dimension3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution922k210kSharper display (+712k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony T900

 GX-1L T900 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GX-1L versus the T900.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and T900 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and T900.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony T900 will render greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography details
Sony T900 Portrait photography details
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography information
Sony T900 Street photography information
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (570 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography highlights
Sony T900 Travel photography highlights
52
lighter than average (570g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography highlights
Sony T900 Landscape photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
manual focus
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
Vlogging with Sony T900
9
lack of video recording
28
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony T900
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2006-02-24 2009-02-17
Body design 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3.5"
Resolution of display 210 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570 gr (1.26 lb) 143 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $300