Samsung NX3000 vs Sony T900
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Launched May 2014
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX2000
(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
- Launched February 2009
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony T900 Overview
The following is a complete review of the Samsung NX3000 and Sony T900, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and T900 (12MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX3000 was launched 5 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 NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX3000 matches up vs the T900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony T900 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony T900
NX3000 | T900 | |||
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Launched | May 2014 | February 2009 | Newer by 65 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung NX3000
T900 | NX3000 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 461k | Crisper display (+461k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony T900
NX3000 | T900 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX3000 and Sony T900 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX3000 against the T900.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and T900 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and T900.
All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX3000 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX3000 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX3000 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2014-05-26 | 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 | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 lb) | 143g (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | B740 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $897 | $300 |