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Samsung NX210 vs Sony T900

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung NX210 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX200
  • Replacement is Samsung NX300
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released February 2009
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX210 vs Sony T900 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung NX210 and Sony T900, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and T900 (12MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The NX210 was manufactured 3 years after the T900 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX210 scores vs the T900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony T900

 NX210 T900 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2009Newer by 43 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung NX210

 T900 NX210 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k614kSharper display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony T900

 NX210 T900 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung NX210 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 offers outside dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the NX210 compared to the T900.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and T900 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and T900.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX210 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX210 will show extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NX210 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography information
Sony T900 Portrait photography information
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography features
Sony T900 Street photography features
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography details
Sony T900 Sports photography details
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography features
Sony T900 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography details
Sony T900 Landscape photography details
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging advice
Sony T900 Vlogging advice
34
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone socket
28
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony T900
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-14 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection 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
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 614k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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 synchronize 1/180 secs -
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), 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 143 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $625 $300