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Samsung WB50F vs Sony H90

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Samsung WB50F vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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 WB50F vs Sony H90 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung WB50F and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was launched 23 months later than the H90 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the WB50F grades against the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony H90

 WB50F H90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2012Fresher by 23 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung WB50F

 H90 WB50F 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony H90

 WB50F H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung WB50F vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F features exterior measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WB50F against the H90.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and H90 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB50F and H90.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern WB50F is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography information
Sony H90 Portrait photography information
37
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography details
Sony H90 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
Sports photography with Sony H90
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography information
Sony H90 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others (207g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography features
Sony H90 Landscape photography features
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
Sony H90 Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony H90
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207 grams (0.46 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $230