Samsung ST90 vs Sony H90

Below, we are matching up the Samsung ST90 vs Sony H90, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was manufactured 13 months prior to the H90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the ST90 scores vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST90 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST90 features outer dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST90 vs Sony H90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST90 against the H90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ST90 and H90 is 99 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST90 and H90.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony H90 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged ST90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.