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Samsung WB850F vs Sony H90

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB850F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Samsung WB850F vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Samsung WB850F
(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
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony H90 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung WB850F versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB850F was brought out around the same time to the H90 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the WB850F scores against the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony H90

 WB850F H90 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution614k461kClearer screen (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung WB850F

 H90 WB850F 

Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony H90

 WB850F H90 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB850F vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB850F enjoys physical dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB850F versus Sony H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB850F versus the H90.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB850F and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB850F and H90.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images however you need to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB850F vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB850F Portrait photography highlights
Sony H90 Portrait photography highlights
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB850F Sports photography features
Sony H90 Sports photography features
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB850F Travel photography features
Sony H90 Travel photography features
69
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB850F Landscape photography details
Sony H90 Landscape photography details
49
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB850F Vlogging features
Sony H90 Vlogging features
34
decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (250g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others in class (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB850F and Sony H90
 Samsung WB850FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB850F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-09 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
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 type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech AMOLED display ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $599 $230