Samsung SL30 vs Sony H50
95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
25
![Samsung SL30 front Samsung SL30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-SL30/Samsung-SL30-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50/Sony-H50-front.jpg)
69 Imaging
32 Features
25 Overall
29
Samsung SL30 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
- Alternate Name is ES15
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Announced January 2009
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/samsung-evo-microsd-cards-featur-218x150.jpg)
Samsung SL30 vs Sony H50 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung SL30 versus Sony H50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/snapchat-218x150.jpg)
The SL30 was manufactured 2 months after the H50 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the SL30 scores versus the H50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iphone-optical-stabilization-218x150.jpg)
Samsung SL30 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony H50
SL30 | H50 |
---|
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung SL30
H50 | SL30 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony H50
SL30 | H50 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Samsung SL30 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL30 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung SL30 versus Sony H50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SL30 against the H50.
![Samsung SL30 vs Sony H50 size comparison Samsung SL30 vs Sony H50 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-SL30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.
![Samsung SL30 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison Samsung SL30 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-SL30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung SL30 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL30 and H50.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung SL30 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
![Samsung SL30 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison Samsung SL30 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-SL30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung SL30 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung SL30 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung SL30 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-SL30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tiktok-218x150.jpg)
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxresdefault-218x150.jpg)
Street Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Approach-to-AI-Generated-Content-218x150.jpg)
Sports Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/photography-glossary-218x150.jpg)
Travel Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LP3_cut_13f_0212-218x150.jpg)
Landscape Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ai-licence-218x150.jpg)
Vlogging Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/No-Surprise-Pentax-17-Pre-Orders-218x150.jpg)
Samsung SL30 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Other name | ES15 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 9.10 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 pounds) | 547g (1.21 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
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 | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $93 | $80 |