Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H90

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung WB1100F and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was introduced 23 months later than the H90 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the WB1100F scores against the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB1100F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB1100F provides exterior measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Samsung WB1100F and Sony H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WB1100F vs the H90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB1100F and H90 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB1100F and H90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent WB1100F provides a benefit in sensor tech.