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Samsung SL102 vs Sony H55

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also referred to as ES55
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony H55 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung SL102 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and H55 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was revealed 17 months earlier than the H55 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SL102 scores versus the H55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony H55

 SL102 H55 

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung SL102

 H55 SL102 
RevealedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony H55

 SL102 H55 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL102 has outside dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SL102 against the H55.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SL102 and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL102 and H55.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony H55 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
Portrait photography with Sony H55
24
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography info
Sony H55 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography information
Sony H55 Travel photography information
61
lighter than competition in class (116g)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
66
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
Landscape photography with Sony H55
26
great max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging information
Sony H55 Vlogging information
29
great max aperture (f)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
28
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony H55
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Other name ES55 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $130 $235