Samsung NX1 vs Sony T900

Here is a in depth assessment of the Samsung NX1 vs Sony T900, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and T900 (12MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX1 was released 5 years later than the T900 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX1 matches up against the T900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 offers external 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) and the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1 vs Sony T900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX1 vs the T900.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and T900 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and T900.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX1 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 16MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern NX1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.