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Samsung SL202 vs Sony H20

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL50
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2009
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony H20 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung SL202 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL202 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was revealed 2 months prior to the H20 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the SL202 grades versus the H20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony H20

 SL202 H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung SL202

 H20 SL202 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony H20

 SL202 H20 
IntroducedFebruary 2009May 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL202 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL202 vs Sony H20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SL202 against the H20.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SL202 and H20.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images although you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography factors
Sony H20 Portrait photography factors
25
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography factors
Sony H20 Street photography factors
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography features
Sony H20 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL202
Travel photography with Sony H20
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
long zoom (380mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (250 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography information
Sony H20 Landscape photography information
27
decently wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL202
Vlogging with Sony H20
27
decently wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (250g)
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony H20
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Also Known as PL50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2009-05-14
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 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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 28-102mm (3.6x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, 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 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 SLB-10A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $140 $249