Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H90
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![Samsung HZ50W front Samsung HZ50W front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-HZ50W/Samsung-HZ50W-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90/Sony-H90-front.jpg)
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39 Features
35 Overall
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(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
(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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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony H90
HZ50W | H90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung HZ50W
H90 | HZ50W | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | May 2010 | Newer by 22 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony H90
HZ50W | H90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H90 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-HZ50W-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-HZ50W-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-HZ50W-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-HZ50W-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H90 Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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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 |