Samsung SL720 vs Sony H200
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- Launched July 2009
- Additionally referred to as PL70
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
- Revealed January 2013

Samsung SL720 vs Sony H200 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Samsung SL720 vs Sony H200, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SL720 was announced 4 years earlier than the H200 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SL720 grades against the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony H200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL720 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony H200
SL720 | H200 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Samsung SL720
H200 | SL720 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony H200
SL720 | H200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Samsung SL720 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL720 offers physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).
Examine the Samsung SL720 vs Sony H200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SL720 vs the H200.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and H200 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL720 and H200.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H200 to show more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL720 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL720 vs Sony H200 Specifications
Samsung SL720 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung SL720 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
Other name | PL70 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-07-14 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 2920 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-633mm (26.4x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 20cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | ClearPhoto LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 6.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | 168 grams (0.37 lb) | 530 grams (1.17 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") |
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 | - | 240 images |
Battery style | - | AA |
Battery model | SLB-10A | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $119 | $250 |