Samsung NX500 vs Sony T90

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX500 and Sony T90, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and T90 (12MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The NX500 was announced 6 years later than the T90 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX500 matches up versus the T90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX500 has physical dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX500 and Sony T90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NX500 against the T90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and T90 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX500 and T90.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX500 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX500 will offer more detail with its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer NX500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.