Samsung NX100 vs Sony T900

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung NX100 vs Sony T900, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and T900 (12MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX100 was launched 20 months later than the T900 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the NX100 grades against the T900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 offers external dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the NX100 vs the T900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and T900 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and T900.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX100 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX100 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger NX100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.