Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T900

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.

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.

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

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.