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Samsung WB30F vs Sony H90

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Samsung WB30F vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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 WB30F vs Sony H90 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB30F vs Sony H90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB30F was revealed 11 months later than the H90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the WB30F matches up vs the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony H90

 WB30F H90 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung WB30F

 H90 WB30F 
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony H90

 WB30F H90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung WB30F vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB30F enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB30F and the H90.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and H90 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB30F and H90.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher WB30F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F Portrait photography factors
Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F Street photography information
Sony H90 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (222g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
Sports photography with Sony H90
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F Travel photography highlights
Sony H90 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than others (128g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F Landscape photography advice
Sony H90 Landscape photography advice
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
Vlogging with Sony H90
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than others (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony H90
 Samsung WB30FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB30F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $230