Samsung WB850F vs Sony H90
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony H90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB850F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony H90
WB850F | H90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+153k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung WB850F
H90 | WB850F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony H90
WB850F | H90 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB850F vs Sony H90 Specifications
Samsung WB850F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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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 |