Samsung SL202 vs Sony H50
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony H50 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
- Revealed February 2009
- Alternate Name is PL50
(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

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").

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.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL202 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL202 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony H50
SL202 | H50 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung SL202
H50 | SL202 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony H50
SL202 | H50 | |||
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Released | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Check the Samsung SL202 vs Sony H50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL202 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Samsung SL202 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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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 |