Samsung SL202 vs Sony H70
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally Known as PL50
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2011

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H70 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung SL202 vs Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and H70 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SL202 was revealed 22 months prior to the H70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SL202 scores versus the H70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL202 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL202 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony H70
SL202 | H70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung SL202
H70 | SL202 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 22 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony H70
SL202 | H70 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Samsung SL202 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL202 has got outer measurements 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 H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Samsung SL202 vs Sony H70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SL202 vs the H70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and H70 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL202 and H70.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony H70 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SL202 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL202 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Samsung SL202 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL202 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Also called as | PL50 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 pounds) | 194g (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $140 | $199 |