Samsung ST90 vs Sony H20
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37 Features
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 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.
Samsung ST90 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST90 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony H20
ST90 | H20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | May 2009 | Newer by 21 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung ST90
H20 | ST90 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony H20
ST90 | H20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Check the Samsung ST90 and Sony H20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and H20 is 99 and 87 respectively.
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.
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Samsung ST90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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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 |