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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony H90

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
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 GX-1S vs Sony H90 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony H90, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and H90 (16MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The GX-1S was launched 7 years prior to the H90 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GX-1S scores against the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony H90

 GX-1S H90 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung GX-1S

 H90 GX-1S 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2006Newer by 74 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k210kSharper screen (+251k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony H90

 GX-1S H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S features external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-1S vs the H90.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and H90 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and H90.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony H90 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
51
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6MP)
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (605 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (222g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography factors
Sony H90 Sports photography factors
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than average in class (605 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors (222g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1S
Landscape photography with Sony H90
47
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
no Timelapse mode
44
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony H90
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2006-01-16 2012-02-28
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 210k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 gr (1.33 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 290 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $850 $230