Samsung NX11 vs Sony T900

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX11 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX11 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.

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).

Check the Samsung NX11 and Sony T900 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.