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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H90

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Also Known as Wi-Fi
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H90 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was unveiled 12 months later than the H90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Galaxy Camera scores versus the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony H90

 Galaxy Camera H90 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2012More recent by 12 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 H90 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony H90

 Galaxy Camera H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera features physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the H90.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H90 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and H90.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of images although you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern Galaxy Camera is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography features
Sony H90 Portrait photography features
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography information
Sony H90 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sports photography with Sony H90
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Travel photography with Sony H90
69
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (222g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography features
Sony H90 Landscape photography features
50
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
44
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging info
Sony H90 Vlogging info
37
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
lighter than others in class (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony H90
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Also referred to as Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-02-19 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical 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 photographs
Battery form - 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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $450 $230