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Samsung NX11 vs Sony T900

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung NX11 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(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
  • Launched December 2010
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX10
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX20
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony T900 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Samsung NX11 and Sony T900, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and T900 (12MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX11 was launched 23 months later than the T900 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX11 matches up vs the T900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony T900

 NX11 T900 
AnnouncedDecember 2010February 2009Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung NX11

 T900 NX11 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k614kClearer screen (+308k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony T900

 NX11 T900 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung NX11 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX11 comes with 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) and the Sony T900 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the NX11 against the T900.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and T900 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and T900.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX11 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX11 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer NX11 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX11
Portrait photography with Sony T900
73
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX11
Street photography with Sony T900
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography features
Sony T900 Sports photography features
52
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery (400 per charge)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography info
Sony T900 Travel photography info
63
great battery (400 CIPA)
good MP (15MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (499g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography information
Sony T900 Landscape photography information
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging info
Sony T900 Vlogging info
24
has face detection focus
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
28
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony T900
 Samsung NX11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2010-12-28 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIM 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 area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lb) 143 grams (0.32 lb)
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 All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $626 $300