Samsung TL100 vs Sony H90
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony H90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL100 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony H90
TL100 | H90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung TL100
H90 | TL100 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 38 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony H90
TL100 | H90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Samsung TL100 vs Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL100 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Samsung TL100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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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 |