Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T90

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T90, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and T90 (12MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was announced 4 years earlier than the T90 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GX-1S scores against the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S offers exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GX-1S versus the T90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and T90 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and T90.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony T90 will resolve greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.