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Samsung ST90 vs Sony H20

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Samsung ST90 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2009
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony H20 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung ST90 and Sony H20, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was unveiled 21 months after the H20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the ST90 scores versus the H20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony H20

 ST90 H20 
IntroducedJanuary 2011May 2009Newer by 21 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung ST90

 H20 ST90 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony H20

 ST90 H20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST90 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST90 features physical dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ST90 against the H20.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and H20 is 99 and 87 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST90 and H20.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung ST90 to produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ST90 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST90 Street photography info
Sony H20 Street photography info
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST90
Sports photography with Sony H20
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
great reach (380mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST90
Landscape photography with Sony H20
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST90
Vlogging with Sony H20
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sony H20
 Samsung ST90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2009-05-14
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 ID - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $150 $249