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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H90

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Introduced May 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5500
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H90 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was revealed 22 months before the H90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the HZ50W matches up against the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony H90

 HZ50W H90 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung HZ50W

 H90 HZ50W 
IntroducedFebruary 2012May 2010Newer by 22 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony H90

 HZ50W H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 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).

Analyze the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ50W compared to the H90.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and H90 is 70 and 91 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and H90.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony H90 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
Portrait photography with Sony H90
46
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography factors
Sony H90 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography info
Sony H90 Sports photography info
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography advice
Sony H90 Travel photography advice
58
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (222g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
Landscape photography with Sony H90
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
44
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging info
Sony H90 Vlogging info
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony H90
 Samsung HZ50WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ50W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Also Known as WB5500 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-05-03 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 426g (0.94 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 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 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $230