Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB50F
93 Imaging
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92 Imaging
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Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB50F 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2014
Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB50F Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Pentax H90 versus Samsung WB50F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the H90 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe H90 was announced 5 years prior to the WB50F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the H90 matches up vs the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio H90 & Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are available at Pentax H90 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Samsung WB50F
H90 | WB50F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Pentax H90
WB50F | H90 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | January 2010 | More modern by 48 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax H90 and Samsung WB50F
H90 | WB50F | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax H90 offers physical measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check the Pentax H90 versus Samsung WB50F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the H90 and the WB50F.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the H90 and WB50F is 93 and 92 respectively.
Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and WB50F.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung WB50F to produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged H90 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Pentax Optio H90 | Samsung WB50F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Optio H90 | Samsung WB50F |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-01-25 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 153 grams (0.34 lbs) | 207 grams (0.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
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 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $150 | $180 |