Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T900
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T900 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony T900
GX-1L | T900 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung GX-1L
T900 | GX-1L | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | ![]() | February 2006 | Newer by 36 months |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper display (+712k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony T900
GX-1L | T900 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T900 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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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 |