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Samsung SL202 vs Sony H200

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL50
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony H200 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung SL202 vs Sony H200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was launched 4 years before the H200 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SL202 scores against the H200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony H200

 SL202 H200 

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Samsung SL202

 H200 SL202 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony H200

 SL202 H200 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL202 has got external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL202 vs Sony H200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SL202 and the H200.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and H200 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL202 and H200.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony H200 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL202 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
Portrait photography with Sony H200
25
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
decent MP (20MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography highlights
Sony H200 Travel photography highlights
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (240 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (530g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
Sony H200 Landscape photography details
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (240 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (530g)
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony H200
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Also referred to as PL50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-17 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 530g (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
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 - 240 images
Battery format - AA
Battery model SLB-10A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $140 $250