Samsung SL820 vs Sony H20
Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
28
94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
28
Portability
87 Imaging
32 Features
29 Overall
30
87 Imaging
32 Features
29 Overall
30
Samsung SL820 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Also referred to as IT100
Sony H20
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(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
- Announced May 2009
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Here, we are looking at the Samsung SL820 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SL820 scores vs the H20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony H20
| SL820 | H20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung SL820
| H20 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony H20
| SL820 | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2009 |  | May 2009 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Samsung SL820 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL820 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SL820 vs the H20.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL820 and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.
Samsung SL820 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SL820 and H20.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung SL820 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively.
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Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography features
Sony H20 Portrait photography features
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (250g)
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lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Sony H20 Travel photography features
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
has built in flash
long zoom (380mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (250g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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decently wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony H20 Specifications
| Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
| Also Known as | IT100 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.5-4.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.50 m | 7.10 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 250 gr (0.55 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
| 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 model | SLB-10A | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $280 | $249 |