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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T900

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T900 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony T900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was unveiled 3 years later than the T900 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores vs the T900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony T900

 Galaxy Camera 3G T900 
RevealedAugust 2012February 2009Fresher by 43 months
Screen dimension4.8"3.5"Bigger screen (+1.3")

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 T900 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution922k0kSharper screen (+922k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony T900

 Galaxy Camera 3G T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G offers outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the T900.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and T900 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and T900.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 3G is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography highlights
Sony T900 Portrait photography highlights
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography info
Sony T900 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography factors
Sony T900 Sports photography factors
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography details
Sony T900 Travel photography details
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography highlights
Sony T900 Landscape photography highlights
47
rather wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
has manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging information
Sony T900 Vlogging information
37
rather wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony T900
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-29 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution - 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lb) 143 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $606 $300