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Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Released January 2010
Samsung WB350F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Samsung WB350F

 H90 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Pentax H90

 WB350F H90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Samsung WB350F

 H90 WB350F 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

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

Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax H90
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax H90 Sports photography details
Samsung WB350F Sports photography details
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax H90
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (276g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography info
36
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax H90 Vlogging info
Samsung WB350F Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
34
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Samsung WB350F
 Pentax Optio H90Samsung WB350F
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