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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T90

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Revealed January 2008
  • Replaced the Samsung GX-10
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T90 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony T90, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and T90 (12MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The GX-20 was released 13 months prior to the T90 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GX-20 scores versus the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony T90

 GX-20 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung GX-20

 T90 GX-20 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2008More recent by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony T90

 GX-20 T90 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 offers physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-20 and the T90.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and T90 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and T90.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-20
Portrait photography with Sony T90
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography details
Sony T90 Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
Sports photography with Sony T90
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-20
Travel photography with Sony T90
63
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (148 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography details
Sony T90 Landscape photography details
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
36
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging features
Sony T90 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others (148g)
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony T90
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2008-01-24 2009-02-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4688 x 3120 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800g (1.76 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 714 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $850 $259