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Samsung NX100 vs Sony T90

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung NX100 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX200
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
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX100 vs Sony T90 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung NX100 vs Sony T90, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and T90 (12MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX100 was revealed 20 months later than the T90 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX100 matches up versus the T90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony T90

 NX100 T90 
RevealedSeptember 2010February 2009More recent by 20 months
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung NX100

 T90 NX100 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony T90

 NX100 T90 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX100 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 features physical measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony T90 has proportions 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 vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the NX100 vs the T90.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and T90 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and T90.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX100 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX100 will provide greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX100 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
73
has manual focus
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX100
Street photography with Sony T90
76
has image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 Sports photography features
Sony T90 Sports photography features
60
has image stabilization
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery power (420 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography info
Sony T90 Travel photography info
66
good battery power (420 shots)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (148g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (420 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging features
Sony T90 Vlogging features
31
has image stabilization
provides face detect focusing
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (148g)
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony T90
 Samsung NX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-14 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 282g (0.62 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $386 $259