Samsung ST150F vs Sony H90
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony H90
ST150F | H90 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung ST150F
H90 | ST150F | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony H90
ST150F | H90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Samsung ST150F vs Sony H90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST150F vs Sony H90 Specifications
Samsung ST150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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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 |