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Samsung TL100 vs Sony H90

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Samsung TL100 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST50
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony H90 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung TL100 vs Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was manufactured 4 years prior to the H90 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TL100 scores versus the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony H90

 TL100 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung TL100

 H90 TL100 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony H90

 TL100 H90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL100 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung TL100 features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TL100 compared to the H90.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL100 and H90.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H90 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged TL100 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
26
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (219g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 Travel photography features
Sony H90 Travel photography features
48
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (219 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (222 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 Landscape photography information
Sony H90 Landscape photography information
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging highlights
Sony H90 Vlogging highlights
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (219g)
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony H90
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Also referred to as ST50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219g (0.48 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $22 $230