Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T900

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.