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Samsung NX100 vs Sony T900

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung NX100 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX200
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony T900 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony T900

 NX100 T900 
RevealedSeptember 2010February 2009More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung NX100

 T900 NX100 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k614kClearer display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony T900

 NX100 T900 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung NX100 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony T900 size comparison

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

Samsung NX100 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX100
Portrait photography with Sony T900
73
focusing manually
MP count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX100
Street photography with Sony T900
76
image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
60
image stabilization
MP count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography features
Sony T900 Travel photography features
66
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
MP count good (15MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography features
Sony T900 Landscape photography features
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization
MP count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
31
image stabilization
comes with face detection focus
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
28
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony T900
 Samsung NX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-14 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 15 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 9
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
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 grams (0.62 lb) 143 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $386 $300