Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB350F
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Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB350F 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
- Announced January 2014

Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB350F Overview
Let's look more closely at the Pentax H90 versus Samsung WB350F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the H90 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The H90 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WB350F which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the H90 scores vs the WB350F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio H90 & Samsung WB350F. The full galleries are provided at Pentax H90 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Samsung WB350F
H90 | WB350F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Pentax H90
WB350F | H90 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 48 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax H90 and Samsung WB350F
H90 | WB350F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax H90 features exterior measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Check out the Pentax H90 versus Samsung WB350F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the H90 compared to the WB350F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and WB350F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and WB350F.
To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung WB350F to give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged H90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Pentax Optio H90 | Samsung WB350F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Optio H90 | Samsung WB350F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-25 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 153 grams (0.34 lb) | 276 grams (0.61 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $150 | $260 |