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Samsung SL202 vs Sony H300

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
37
Overall
41

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H300 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
  • Also referred to as PL50
Sony H300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony H300

 SL202 H300 

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Samsung SL202

 H300 SL202 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2009Newer by 60 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony H300

 SL202 H300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H300 size comparison

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

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography details
Sony H300 Portrait photography details
24
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography information
Sony H300 Street photography information
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography factors
Sony H300 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H300 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (590 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography information
Sony H300 Landscape photography information
26
fairly wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H300 as a Vlogging camera
27
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
24
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (590g)
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony H300
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
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