Samsung SL102 vs Sony H20
96 Imaging
33 Features
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87 Imaging
33 Features
29 Overall
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
- Alternate Name is ES55
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Revealed May 2009

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H20 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Samsung SL102 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL102 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SL102 was revealed 4 months before the H20 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SL102 scores against the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL102 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL102 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony H20
SL102 | H20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung SL102
H20 | SL102 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony H20
SL102 | H20 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Samsung SL102 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL102 features external measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Samsung SL102 vs Sony H20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL102 compared to the H20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and H20 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and H20.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL102 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Samsung SL102 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL102 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Also called as | ES55 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 116 gr (0.26 lb) | 250 gr (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
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 ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $249 |