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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T900

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 vs Sony T900 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony T900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was released 4 years after the T900 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Galaxy Camera matches up versus the T900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony T900

 Galaxy Camera T900 
RevealedFebruary 2013February 2009More modern by 49 months
Display size4.8"3.5"Larger display (+1.3")

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 T900 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony T900

 Galaxy Camera T900 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution922k922kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera features physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera and the T900.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and T900 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and T900.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Portrait photography with Sony T900
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography factors
Sony T900 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography details
Sony T900 Sports photography details
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography information
Sony T900 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others in class (300g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography info
Sony T900 Landscape photography info
50
manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Vlogging with Sony T900
37
decently wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
28
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony T900
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Also called Wi-Fi -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-02-19 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 300 gr (0.66 pounds) 143 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $450 $300