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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T900

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T900 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony T900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was unveiled 4 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up versus the T900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony T900

 Galaxy Camera 2 T900 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months
Screen dimension4.8"3.5"Bigger screen (+1.3")
Screen resolution1037k922kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 T900 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony T900

 Galaxy Camera 2 T900 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has external measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony T900 has sizing 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 differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the T900.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and T900 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and T900.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
Sony T900 Portrait photography info
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography highlights
Sony T900 Street photography highlights
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (283g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography factors
Sony T900 Sports photography factors
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
73
great battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competition (283g)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Landscape photography with Sony T900
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery (400 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
36
manual focus
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging details
Sony T900 Vlogging details
37
pretty wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
lighter than competition (283g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
28
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony T900
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-02 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8" 3.5"
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 gr (0.62 pounds) 143 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $400 $300