Samsung WB50F vs Sony H90
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony H90 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB50F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony H90
WB50F | H90 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 23 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung WB50F
H90 | WB50F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony H90
WB50F | H90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Samsung WB50F and Sony H90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB50F vs Sony H90 Specifications
Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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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 |