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Samsung WB800F vs Sony H90

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Introduced 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 WB800F vs Sony H90 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung WB800F versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was introduced 11 months later than the H90 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the WB800F scores vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony H90

 WB800F H90 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung WB800F

 H90 WB800F 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony H90

 WB800F H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB800F has physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 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).

Contrast the Samsung WB800F versus Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WB800F vs the H90.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and H90 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB800F and H90.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent WB800F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography highlights
Sony H90 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography advice
Sony H90 Sports photography advice
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
Travel photography with Sony H90
69
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography info
Sony H90 Landscape photography info
50
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony H90
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218g (0.48 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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 release $300 $230