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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony T900

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1100
  • Updated by Samsung NX3000
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony T900 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony T900, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and T900 (12MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The NX2000 was launched 4 years later than the T900 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX2000 scores vs the T900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony T900

 NX2000 T900 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2009More recent by 59 months
Screen dimension3.7"3.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1152k922kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung NX2000

 T900 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony T900

 NX2000 T900 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX2000 enjoys external measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX2000 compared to the T900.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and T900 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX2000 and T900.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX2000 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX2000 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX2000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX2000
Portrait photography with Sony T900
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
77
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
lighter than competitors (228g)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography advice
Sony T900 Sports photography advice
61
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competitors (228 grams)
features touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography factors
Sony T900 Landscape photography factors
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
36
you can focus manually
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging advice
Sony T900 Vlogging advice
35
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (228g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic jack
28
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony T900
 Samsung NX2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 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 measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 grams (0.50 pounds) 143 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $599 $300