Samsung NX20 vs Sony T90
83 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
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96 Imaging
34 Features
26 Overall
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Announced April 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX11
- Replacement is Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
- Launched February 2009
Samsung NX20 vs Sony T90 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung NX20 versus Sony T90, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and T90 (12MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX20 was announced 3 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the NX20 grades vs the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony T90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony T90
NX20 | T90 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | February 2009 | Fresher by 39 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung NX20
T90 | NX20 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony T90
NX20 | T90 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Samsung NX20 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX20 versus Sony T90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX20 compared to the T90.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and T90 is 83 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and T90.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX20 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will render extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher NX20 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-04-20 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
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 |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 614k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 341g (0.75 lb) | 148g (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 785 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $1,100 | $259 |