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Pentax H90 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Pentax H90 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Pentax H90
(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
Samsung ST150F
(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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Pentax H90 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

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").

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The 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 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 35 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Samsung ST150F

 H90 ST150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

Check out the Pentax H90 versus Samsung ST150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and ST150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax H90 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 Street photography factors
Samsung ST150F Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
lighter than others (114 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax H90 Sports photography info
Samsung ST150F Sports photography info
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax H90
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (114g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography features
36
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
39
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax H90 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST150F Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
30
quite wide (25mm)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Pentax H90 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Samsung ST150F
 Pentax Optio H90Samsung 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