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Samsung DV300F vs Sony H90

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(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
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
  • Announced February 2012
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony H90

 DV300F H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung DV300F

 H90 DV300F 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony H90

 DV300F H90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and H90 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
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decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV300F
Street photography with Sony H90
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
Sports photography with Sony H90
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography details
Sony H90 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (133g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than others in class (222g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
Landscape photography with Sony H90
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony H90
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
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