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Pentax H90 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Pentax H90 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL50
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Pentax H90 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Pentax H90 and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H90 was manufactured 12 months after the SL202 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the H90 scores against the SL202 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Samsung SL202

 H90 SL202 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Pentax H90

 SL202 H90 

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Samsung SL202

 H90 SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Pentax H90 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax H90 has got outer measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the H90 compared to the SL202.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H90 and SL202 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Pentax H90 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and SL202.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax H90 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger H90 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax H90
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
24
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 Street photography advice
Samsung SL202 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax H90 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL202 Sports photography factors
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography advice
36
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
26
really wide (28mm)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
27
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Pentax H90 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Samsung SL202
 Pentax Optio H90Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio H90 Samsung SL202
Also referred to as - PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-25 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153 gr (0.34 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 ID D-LI68 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $150 $140