Pentax H90 vs Samsung ST150F
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Pentax H90 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2013
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On this page, we are evaluating the Pentax H90 versus Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the H90 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraThe H90 was manufactured 3 years before the ST150F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the H90 scores versus the ST150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Samsung ST150F
| H90 | ST150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Pentax H90
| ST150F | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 | January 2010 | More modern by 35 months | |
| Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax H90 and Samsung ST150F
| H90 | ST150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Pentax H90 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax H90 comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the H90 compared to the ST150F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and ST150F is 93 and 96 respectively.
Pentax H90 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the H90 and ST150F.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung ST150F to show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged H90 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax H90 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
| Pentax Optio H90 | Samsung ST150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax Optio H90 | Samsung ST150F |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-01-25 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Prime | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
| 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 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 153 gr (0.34 lbs) | 114 gr (0.25 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 ID | D-LI68 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $150 | $300 |