Samsung NX300M vs Sony T90

Let's look closer at the Samsung NX300M versus Sony T90, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and T90 (12MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The NX300M was launched 3 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX300M scores against the T90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300M offers outer measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX300M versus Sony T90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NX300M and the T90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and T90 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and T90.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX300M due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX300M will show more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher NX300M should have a benefit in sensor technology.