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Samsung SL202 vs Sony H55

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Samsung SL202
(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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as PL50
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony H55 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung SL202 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and H55 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was revealed 16 months earlier than the H55 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SL202 scores vs the H55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony H55

 SL202 H55 

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung SL202

 H55 SL202 
LaunchedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 16 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony H55

 SL202 H55 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL202 enjoys physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SL202 versus the H55.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and H55.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H55 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SL202 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H55 as a Portrait photography camera
25
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
Sony H55 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography information
Sony H55 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography advice
Sony H55 Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
Sony H55 Landscape photography details
27
quite wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging information
Sony H55 Vlogging information
27
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony H55
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Also called PL50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $140 $235