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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T90

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 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-1S vs Sony T90 Overview

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.

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

 GX-1S T90 

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

 T90 GX-1S 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2006Fresher by 37 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 GX-1S T90 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T90 size comparison

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

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography highlights
Sony T90 Portrait photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography information
Sony T90 Street photography information
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (605 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography information
Sony T90 Sports photography information
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography factors
Sony T90 Travel photography factors
52
lighter than average in class (605g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (148g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging factors
Sony T90 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors (148g)
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony T90
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2006-01-16 2009-02-17
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
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 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
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)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605g (1.33 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
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 All around 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 media SD/MMC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $850 $259