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Samsung ST100 vs Sony H90

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Samsung ST100 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony H90 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung ST100 vs Sony H90, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was brought out 3 years before the H90 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ST100 scores against the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony H90

 ST100 H90 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k461kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung ST100

 H90 ST100 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 26 months

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony H90

 ST100 H90 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Samsung ST100 vs Sony H90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ST100 compared to the H90.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST100 and H90.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H90 to provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older ST100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
Portrait photography with Sony H90
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography features
Sony H90 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST100
Sports photography with Sony H90
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
60
has touch focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (155g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography advice
Sony H90 Landscape photography advice
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging details
Sony H90 Vlogging details
29
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors (155g)
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony H90
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $250 $230