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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H90

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 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
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H90 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was launched 7 months after the H90 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores vs the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony H90

 Galaxy Camera 3G H90 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2012More modern by 7 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 H90 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution461k0kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony H90

 Galaxy Camera 3G H90 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G enjoys physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the H90.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and H90 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and H90.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger Galaxy Camera 3G provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
30
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography highlights
Sony H90 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography highlights
Sony H90 Sports photography highlights
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography advice
Sony H90 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
47
decently wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging advice
Sony H90 Vlogging advice
36
decently wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony H90
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-29 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution - 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $606 $230