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Samsung ST150F vs Sony H90

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony H90 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung ST150F vs Sony H90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was introduced 11 months later than the H90 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ST150F matches up against the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony H90

 ST150F H90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung ST150F

 H90 ST150F 
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony H90

 ST150F H90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ST150F and the H90.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and H90 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST150F and H90.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern ST150F is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography details
Sony H90 Portrait photography details
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (114g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
Sports photography with Sony H90
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography highlights
Sony H90 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (114g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography advice
Sony H90 Landscape photography advice
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
44
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
Vlogging with Sony H90
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony H90
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114g (0.25 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $230