Samsung SL30 vs Sony H90
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony H90 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
- Released February 2009
- Alternate Name is ES15
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Released February 2012

Samsung SL30 vs Sony H90 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung SL30 and Sony H90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SL30 was launched 4 years earlier than the H90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SL30 grades versus the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony H90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony H90
SL30 | H90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung SL30
H90 | SL30 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony H90
SL30 | H90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Samsung SL30 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL30 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Look at the Samsung SL30 and Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SL30 versus the H90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and H90.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony H90 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SL30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL30 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Other name | ES15 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-02-17 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lbs) | 222 gr (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 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 |
Launch pricing | $93 | $230 |