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Samsung NX20 vs Sony T90

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung NX20 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(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
Sony T90
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony T90

 NX20 T90 
LaunchedApril 2012February 2009Fresher by 39 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k230kSharper 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 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and T90 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography information
Sony T90 Portrait photography information
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography factors
Sony T90 Street photography factors
77
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography advice
Sony T90 Sports photography advice
61
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography details
Sony T90 Travel photography details
77
lighter than average (341g)
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse function
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography features
Sony T90 Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
36
focusing manually
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly display
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
lighter than average (341g)
does not have image stabilization
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony T90
 Samsung NX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
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