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Samsung SL202 vs Sony H90

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H90 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL50
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony H90 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung SL202 versus Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was brought out 4 years before the H90 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SL202 grades against the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony H90

 SL202 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung SL202

 H90 SL202 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony H90

 SL202 H90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung SL202 comes with physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL202 versus Sony H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SL202 vs the H90.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and H90 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL202 and H90.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H90 to offer more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SL202 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography information
Sony H90 Portrait photography information
24
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography info
Sony H90 Street photography info
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography highlights
Sony H90 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL202
Travel photography with Sony H90
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (222g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
Landscape photography with Sony H90
26
quite wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging info
Sony H90 Vlogging info
27
quite wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony H90
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Also Known as PL50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-17 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.70 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 290 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $140 $230