Samsung NX11 vs Sony T90

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung NX11 and Sony T90, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and T90 (12MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX11 was announced 23 months after the T90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX11 grades against the T90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 has outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX11 and Sony T90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX11 and the T90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and T90 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and T90.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX11 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX11 will give extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern NX11 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.