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Samsung WB150F vs Sony H90

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Samsung WB150F vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony H90 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung WB150F versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was announced around the same time to the H90 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the WB150F matches up against the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony H90

 WB150F H90 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung WB150F

 H90 WB150F 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony H90

 WB150F H90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung WB150F vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB150F comes with outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WB150F compared to the H90.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB150F and H90 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB150F and H90.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H90 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography features
Sony H90 Portrait photography features
42
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography highlights
Sony H90 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography factors
Sony H90 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (188g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
44
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F Vlogging highlights
Sony H90 Vlogging highlights
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (188 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony H90
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-09 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 188 grams (0.41 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $230 $230