Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T900
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Released January 2006
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
- Launched February 2009

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T900 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T900, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and T900 (12MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

The GX-1S was manufactured 4 years before the T900 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GX-1S grades versus the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T900 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony T900
GX-1S | T900 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung GX-1S
T900 | GX-1S | |||
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Launched | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2006 | Newer by 37 months |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper screen (+712k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony T900
GX-1S | T900 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S offers physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GX-1S versus the T900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and T900 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and T900.
As you can see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony T900 will give you more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T900 Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Released | 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 measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor 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 |
Highest resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 210 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 605g (1.33 lbs) | 143g (0.32 lbs) |
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 All around 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $850 | $300 |