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Samsung SL102 vs Sony H20

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Samsung SL102
(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
Sony H20
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony H20

 SL102 H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung SL102

 H20 SL102 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony H20

 SL102 H20 
RevealedJanuary 2009May 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H20 size comparison

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

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
Portrait photography with Sony H20
25
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography highlights
Sony H20 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition in class (116g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (116g)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
51
flash built-in
very long reach (380mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (250g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
Landscape photography with Sony H20
27
great max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging advice
Sony H20 Vlogging advice
30
great max aperture (f)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony H20
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
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