Samsung SL202 vs Sony H90
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony H90 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Additionally Known as PL50
(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

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").

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.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony H90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL202 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony H90
SL202 | H90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung SL202
H90 | SL202 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony H90
SL202 | H90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL202 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Samsung SL202 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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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 |