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Samsung NX10 vs Sony T900

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung NX10 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Later Model is Samsung NX11
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony T900 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung NX10 vs Sony T900, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and T900 (12MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The NX10 was revealed 14 months after the T900 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NX10 scores against the T900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony T900

 NX10 T900 
LaunchedApril 2010February 2009Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung NX10

 T900 NX10 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k614kClearer screen (+308k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony T900

 NX10 T900 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX10 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX10 has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX10 against the T900.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and T900 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and T900.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX10 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX10 will produce greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer NX10 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography factors
Sony T900 Portrait photography factors
73
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX10
Street photography with Sony T900
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (499g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
52
good MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography factors
Sony T900 Travel photography factors
63
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
good MP (15MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX10
Landscape photography with Sony T900
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging highlights
Sony T900 Vlogging highlights
24
provides face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (499g)
28
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony T900
 Samsung NX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2010-04-07 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 614k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499g (1.10 lbs) 143g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $626 $300