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Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB50F 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 WB50F
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Samsung WB50F

 H90 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Pentax H90

 WB50F H90 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Samsung WB50F

 H90 WB50F 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the H90 and WB50F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax H90 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 Street photography details
Samsung WB50F Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography highlights
36
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax H90
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Samsung WB50F
 Pentax Optio H90Samsung WB50F
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