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Samsung WB35F vs Sony H90

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Revealed February 2012
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H90 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB35F and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was unveiled 23 months after the H90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the WB35F grades against the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony H90

 WB35F H90 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung WB35F

 H90 WB35F 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony H90

 WB35F H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB35F has got external dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony H90 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WB35F and the H90.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB35F and H90 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB35F and H90.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images although you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent WB35F will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography advice
Sony H90 Portrait photography advice
37
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography information
Sony H90 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (194g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography information
Sony H90 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than average in class (194g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
Landscape photography with Sony H90
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
Vlogging with Sony H90
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (194 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony H90
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $230