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Samsung NX mini vs Sony T90

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung NX mini vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2014
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 NX mini vs Sony T90 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Samsung NX mini and Sony T90, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and T90 (12MP) and the NX mini (1") and T90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX mini was introduced 5 years later than the T90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX mini scores versus the T90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony T90

 NX mini T90 
RevealedMarch 2014February 2009Fresher by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung NX mini

 T90 NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony T90

 NX mini T90 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX mini vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini has outer measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the NX mini compared to the T90.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony T90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and T90 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and T90.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX mini with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX mini will offer greater detail using its extra 8.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher NX mini is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography info
Sony T90 Portrait photography info
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography information
Sony T90 Street photography information
81
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
lighter than average in class (196g)
does not have image stabilization
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography highlights
Sony T90 Sports photography highlights
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
good megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
great battery power (650 per charge)
low fps (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography info
Sony T90 Travel photography info
76
great battery power (650 shots)
lighter than average in class (196g)
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
Landscape photography with Sony T90
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
great battery power (650 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging info
Sony T90 Vlogging info
38
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
lighter than average in class (196 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony T90
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2014-03-19 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Number of lenses 2 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum 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 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 196 gr (0.43 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 650 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model B740 -
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $530 $259