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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T90

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T90 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T90, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and T90 (12MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy NX was manufactured 4 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Galaxy NX grades against the T90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony T90

 Galaxy NX T90 
RevealedJune 2013February 2009More recent by 53 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 T90 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony T90

 Galaxy NX T90 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX features physical dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the T90.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and T90 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and T90.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy NX provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography info
Sony T90 Street photography info
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (495g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography advice
Sony T90 Sports photography advice
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography info
Sony T90 Travel photography info
68
better than average battery (440 per charge)
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (495g)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography info
Sony T90 Landscape photography info
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (495 grams)
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony T90
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2013-06-20 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 gr (1.09 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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
Battery life 440 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $1,300 $259