Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T900
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T900 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony T900
GX-20 | T900 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung GX-20
T900 | GX-20 | |||
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Released | February 2009 | January 2008 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony T900
GX-20 | T900 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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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 |