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Samsung SL30 vs Sony H20

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Samsung SL30 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as ES15
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2009
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony H20 Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung SL30 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was introduced 2 months prior to the H20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SL30 matches up vs the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony H20

 SL30 H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung SL30

 H20 SL30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony H20

 SL30 H20 
RevealedFebruary 2009May 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung SL30 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL30 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Samsung SL30 versus Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SL30 vs the H20.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and H20.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 Portrait photography advice
Sony H20 Portrait photography advice
25
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography info
Sony H20 Street photography info
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL30
Sports photography with Sony H20
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 Travel photography highlights
Sony H20 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
long reach (380mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 Landscape photography advice
Sony H20 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
focusing manually
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
25
offers face detection focus
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Sony H20
 Samsung SL30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Also called ES15 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2009-05-14
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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 7.10 m
Flash options 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
White balance 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 format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 140g (0.31 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $93 $249