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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H90

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
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
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H90 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was introduced 23 months after the H90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores versus the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony H90

 Galaxy Camera 2 H90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k461kCrisper display (+576k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 H90 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony H90

 Galaxy Camera 2 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers physical measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 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).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the H90.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and H90 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and H90.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern Galaxy Camera 2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography information
Sony H90 Portrait photography information
44
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography info
Sony H90 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than average (283g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography features
Sony H90 Sports photography features
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery life (400 shots)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
73
good battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than average (283 grams)
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (222g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery life (400 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging info
Sony H90 Vlogging info
37
pretty wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
lighter than average (283g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony H90
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-02 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology HD Super Clear Touch Display ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283 grams (0.62 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 400 pictures 290 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $230