Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H90
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Other Name is WB550
(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
- Revealed February 2012
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H90 Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Samsung HZ15W and Sony H90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe HZ15W was introduced 4 years prior to the H90 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HZ15W grades versus the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony H90
HZ15W | H90 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung HZ15W
H90 | HZ15W | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | February 2009 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony H90
HZ15W | H90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ15W offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check out the Samsung HZ15W and Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ15W compared to the H90.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and H90 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and H90.
Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony H90 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be behind in sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H90 Specifications
Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Otherwise known as | WB550 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-02-23 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 249g (0.55 pounds) | 222g (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $330 | $230 |