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Samsung EX2F vs Sony H90

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Launched December 2012
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony H90 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Samsung EX2F versus Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and H90 (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and H90 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX2F was introduced 10 months after the H90 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX2F scores versus the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony H90

 EX2F H90 
ReleasedDecember 2012February 2012More modern by 10 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung EX2F

 H90 EX2F 
Screen resolution461k0kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony H90

 EX2F H90 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung EX2F features outside dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX2F and the H90.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and H90 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and H90.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX2F having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony H90 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer EX2F should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
42
focusing manually
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
68
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (294g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography features
Sony H90 Sports photography features
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography info
Sony H90 Travel photography info
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (294 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
69
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging highlights
Sony H90 Vlogging highlights
71
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (294 grams)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony H90
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-12-18 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology AMOLED ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294 grams (0.65 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 209 not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $478 $230