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Samsung NX200 vs Sony T90

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung NX200 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX210
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 NX200 vs Sony T90 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Samsung NX200 versus Sony T90, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and T90 (12MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The NX200 was revealed 3 years later than the T90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the NX200 matches up versus the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony T90

 NX200 T90 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 37 months
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung NX200

 T90 NX200 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony T90

 NX200 T90 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX200 has got exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX200 compared to the T90.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and T90 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and T90.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX200 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX200 will give you more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent NX200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
Portrait photography with Sony T90
76
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography advice
Sony T90 Street photography advice
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography highlights
Sony T90 Sports photography highlights
55
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography highlights
Sony T90 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition in class (223g)
decent MP (20MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX200
Landscape photography with Sony T90
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging factors
Sony T90 Vlogging factors
34
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony T90
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-02-28 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 grams (0.49 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $818 $259