Samsung NX300 vs Sony T900

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung NX300 and Sony T900, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and T900 (12MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The NX300 was manufactured 4 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX300 grades against the T900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300 enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX300 and Sony T900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX300 against the T900.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and T900 is 86 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and T900.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX300 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX300 will render greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX300 should have an edge in sensor tech.