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Samsung NX1 vs Sony T90

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung NX1 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Launched September 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 NX1 vs Sony T90 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung NX1 and Sony T90, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and T90 (12MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX1 was introduced 5 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX1 scores versus the T90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony T90

 NX1 T90 
RevealedSeptember 2014February 2009Fresher by 68 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung NX1

 T90 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony T90

 NX1 T90 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX1 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1 comes with physical measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the NX1 versus the T90.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and T90 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and T90.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX1 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX1 will render greater detail using its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern NX1 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
megapixel count high (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography advice
Sony T90 Street photography advice
74
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (550g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography highlights
Sony T90 Travel photography highlights
74
lighter than others in class (550 grams)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (148g)
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
36
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1
Vlogging with Sony T90
34
touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
lighter than others in class (550g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony T90
 Samsung NX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2014-09-15 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-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 28 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6480 x 4320 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 209 9
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,036k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550g (1.21 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1900 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $1,500 $259