Samsung NX mini vs Sony T90
93 Imaging
52 Features
68 Overall
58
96 Imaging
34 Features
26 Overall
30
Samsung NX mini vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony T90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony T90
NX mini | T90 | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | February 2009 | Fresher by 62 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung NX mini
T90 | NX mini |
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Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony T90
NX mini | T90 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
See the Samsung NX mini and Sony T90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and T90 is 93 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony T90 Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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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 |