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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T900

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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 T900
(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
  • Released February 2009
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T900 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T900, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and T900 (12MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The GX-20 was introduced 13 months before the T900 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the GX-20 scores vs the T900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony T900

 GX-20 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung GX-20

 T900 GX-20 
ReleasedFebruary 2009January 2008Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony T900

 GX-20 T900 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 enjoys exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-20 compared to the T900.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and T900 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and T900.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-20 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung GX-20 will provide extra detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography factors
Sony T900 Portrait photography factors
71
manual focus
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-20
Street photography with Sony T900
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography highlights
Sony T900 Sports photography highlights
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography factors
Sony T900 Travel photography factors
63
environment proofing
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography factors
Sony T900 Landscape photography factors
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
36
you can focus manually
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging highlights
Sony T900 Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
28
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony T900
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class 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 measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4688 x 3120 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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)
Max aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest 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)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 800 grams (1.76 lbs) 143 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $850 $300