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Samsung SL202 vs Sony H50

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H50 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL50
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Released January 2009
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony H50 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Samsung SL202 vs Sony H50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL202 (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was released 2 months later than the H50 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SL202 grades vs the H50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony H50

 SL202 H50 

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung SL202

 H50 SL202 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony H50

 SL202 H50 
ReleasedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL202 features exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SL202 compared to the H50.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and H50 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL202 and H50.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung SL202 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography details
Sony H50 Portrait photography details
25
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL202
Street photography with Sony H50
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography advice
Sony H50 Sports photography advice
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography info
Sony H50 Travel photography info
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
44
has built in flash
very long zoom (465mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
Landscape photography with Sony H50
27
rather wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
34
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL202
Vlogging with Sony H50
27
rather wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony H50
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also called as PL50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-17 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
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 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 9.10 m
Flash modes 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
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 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 547 grams (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" 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 model SLB-10A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $140 $80