Samsung SL202 vs Sony H300
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(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
- Also referred to as PL50
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
- 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Released February 2014

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H300 Overview
The following is a in depth review of the Samsung SL202 versus Sony H300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SL202 was introduced 6 years earlier than the H300 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SL202 grades vs the H300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL202 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL202 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony H300
SL202 | H300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Samsung SL202
H300 | SL202 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 60 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony H300
SL202 | H300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Samsung SL202 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SL202 comes with exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung SL202 versus Sony H300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SL202 vs the H300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and H300 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL202 and H300.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony H300 to resolve more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SL202 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL202 vs Sony H300 Specifications
Samsung SL202 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung SL202 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Also called as | PL50 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz(R) |
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 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dot |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 8.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 lbs) | 590g (1.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
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 life | - | 350 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $140 | $249 |