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Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Pentax H90 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the H90 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H90 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WB30F which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the H90 scores vs the WB30F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Samsung WB30F

 H90 WB30F 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Pentax H90

 WB30F H90 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 35 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Samsung WB30F

 H90 WB30F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax H90 has physical measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the H90 versus the WB30F.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and WB30F.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB30F to give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged H90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax H90 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax H90
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax H90 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB30F Travel photography factors
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (128g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography factors
36
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax H90 Vlogging info
Samsung WB30F Vlogging info
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Samsung WB30F
 Pentax Optio H90Samsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio H90 Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-25 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 153g (0.34 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
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