Samsung NX300M vs Sony T900
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Samsung NX300M vs Sony T900 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony T900
NX300M | T900 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | February 2009 | Newer by 48 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung NX300M
T900 | NX300M | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3.3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 768k | Clearer display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony T900
NX300M | T900 | |||
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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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and T900 is 86 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony T900 Specifications
Samsung NX300M | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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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 |