Samsung DV300F vs Sony H90
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Launched January 2012
(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
- Announced February 2012
Samsung DV300F vs Sony H90 Overview
Following is a complete comparison of the Samsung DV300F and Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe DV300F was announced very close to the H90 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the DV300F grades against the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony H90 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV300F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony H90
DV300F | H90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung DV300F
H90 | DV300F | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony H90
DV300F | H90 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | February 2012 | Same age | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Samsung DV300F vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung DV300F and Sony H90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the DV300F and the H90.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and H90 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and H90.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should take the age of the cameras into account.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony H90 Specifications
Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-02 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lb) | 222 gr (0.49 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP88 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $200 | $230 |