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Samsung SL102 vs Sony H90

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H90 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
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
Sony H90
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony H90

 SL102 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung SL102

 H90 SL102 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony H90

 SL102 H90 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H90 size comparison

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

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
25
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography advice
Sony H90 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (222g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (116g)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
69
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
44
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony H90
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
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