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Samsung SL720 vs Sony H200

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung SL720 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Samsung SL720
(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
Sony H200
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony H200

 SL720 H200 

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Samsung SL720

 H200 SL720 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony H200

 SL720 H200 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony H200 size comparison

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

Samsung SL720 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 Portrait photography information
Sony H200 Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL720 Street photography details
Sony H200 Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (168g)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H200 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (168g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (633mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than average (530 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 Landscape photography info
Sony H200 Landscape photography info
27
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
40
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (240 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL720 Vlogging info
Sony H200 Vlogging info
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than others in class (168g)
25
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average (530g)
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Sony H200
 Samsung SL720Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
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