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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T900

Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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 NX vs Sony T900 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony T900, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and T900 (12MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The Galaxy NX was introduced 4 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Galaxy NX matches up vs the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony T900

 Galaxy NX T900 
RevealedJune 2013February 2009Fresher by 53 months
Display dimension4.8"3.5"Larger display (+1.3")

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 T900 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony T900

 Galaxy NX T900 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution922k922kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX offers exterior measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the T900.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and T900 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and T900.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy NX having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will render greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer Galaxy NX provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography features
Sony T900 Portrait photography features
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography highlights
Sony T900 Street photography highlights
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography features
Sony T900 Sports photography features
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (440 shots)
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery (440 CIPA)
has touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (495g)
display is not selfie friendly
52
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Landscape photography with Sony T900
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
37
focusing manually
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
34
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495g)
28
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony T900
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-06-20 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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 focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8" 3.5"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495g (1.09 lb) 143g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 440 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,300 $300