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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony T90

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1100
  • Successor is Samsung NX3000
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Announced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony T90 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung NX2000 and Sony T90, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and T90 (12MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX2000 was revealed 4 years later than the T90 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX2000 scores vs the T90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony T90

 NX2000 T90 
AnnouncedNovember 2013February 2009More recent by 59 months
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung NX2000

 T90 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony T90

 NX2000 T90 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX2000 comes with exterior dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 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).

Compare the Samsung NX2000 and Sony T90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the NX2000 vs the T90.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and T90 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX2000 and T90.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX2000 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX2000 will deliver more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern NX2000 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography information
Sony T90 Portrait photography information
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography highlights
Sony T90 Street photography highlights
77
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography advice
Sony T90 Sports photography advice
61
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography factors
Sony T90 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (148g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography info
Sony T90 Landscape photography info
72
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (3.7")
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
35
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic port
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than competition (148g)
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony T90
 Samsung NX2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-11-30 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 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
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 21 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 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.7" 3"
Screen resolution 1,152k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 gr (0.50 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $599 $259