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Samsung DV150F vs Sony H90

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony H90 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung DV150F vs Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was launched 11 months after the H90 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the DV150F matches up vs the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony H90

 DV150F H90 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung DV150F

 H90 DV150F 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony H90

 DV150F H90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV150F enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the DV150F and the H90.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and H90 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and H90.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos though you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger DV150F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography details
Sony H90 Street photography details
56
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (222g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
Sports photography with Sony H90
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography advice
Sony H90 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors (116g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than others (222 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography details
Sony H90 Landscape photography details
34
relatively wide (25mm)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging highlights
Sony H90 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony H90
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch 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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 116 gr (0.26 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 290 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $150 $230