Samsung SL202 vs Sony H200
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H200 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL202 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are available at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony H200
SL202 | H200 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Samsung SL202
H200 | SL202 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 47 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony H200
SL202 | H200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony H200 Specifications
Samsung SL202 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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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 |