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Samsung SL102 vs Sony H50

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H50 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Also Known as ES55
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony H50 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung SL102 vs Sony H50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL102 (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was released very close to the H50 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SL102 grades vs the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony H50

 SL102 H50 

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung SL102

 H50 SL102 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony H50

 SL102 H50 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL102 enjoys outer dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL102 vs Sony H50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SL102 against the H50.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and H50 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL102 and H50.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung SL102 to render more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography information
Sony H50 Portrait photography information
25
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography details
Sony H50 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (116g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography details
Sony H50 Sports photography details
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography highlights
Sony H50 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition (116g)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
44
built-in flash
very long reach (465mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (547g)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
27
great max aperture (f)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
34
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL102
Vlogging with Sony H50
30
great max aperture (f)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competitors in class (547g)
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony H50
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also referred to as ES55 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash modes 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 gr (0.26 pounds) 547 gr (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $80