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Samsung NX300M vs Sony T900

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung NX300M vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony T900 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Samsung NX300M vs Sony T900, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and T900 (12MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX300M was unveiled 3 years after the T900 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX300M scores against the T900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony T900

 NX300M T900 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung NX300M

 T900 NX300M 
Display sizing3.5"3.3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k768kClearer display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony T900

 NX300M T900 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX300M vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M has exterior 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) and the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX300M vs Sony T900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the NX300M and the T900.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and T900 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and T900.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX300M using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX300M will provide greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer NX300M will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography highlights
Sony T900 Street photography highlights
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography factors
Sony T900 Sports photography factors
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
Travel photography with Sony T900
66
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX300M
Landscape photography with Sony T900
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
36
has manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone port
28
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony T900
 Samsung NX300MSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300M Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-03 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV -
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
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 768k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 gr (0.73 pounds) 143 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
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 1 1
Price at release $699 $300