Samsung NX5 vs Sony T900

Lets look closer at the Samsung NX5 versus Sony T900, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and T900 (12MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The NX5 was revealed 16 months later than the T900 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX5 matches up vs the T900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX5 has outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX5 versus Sony T900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX5 versus the T900.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and T900 is 80 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and T900.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX5 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX5 will result in greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern NX5 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.