Samsung SL102 vs Sony H90
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony H90 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
- Released January 2009
- Additionally referred to as ES55
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Announced February 2012

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H90 Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the Samsung SL102 and Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SL102 was brought out 4 years prior to the H90 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SL102 scores versus the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL102 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are available at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony H90
SL102 | H90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung SL102
H90 | SL102 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 38 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony H90
SL102 | H90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Samsung SL102 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung SL102 offers external measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung SL102 and Sony H90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SL102 and the H90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL102 and H90 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and H90.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony H90 to result in extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Samsung SL102 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung SL102 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Also called as | ES55 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 116g (0.26 pounds) | 222g (0.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 290 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $130 | $230 |