Samsung SL820 vs Sony H200

Here is a complete overview of the Samsung SL820 vs Sony H200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was revealed 4 years prior to the H200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the SL820 scores versus the H200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL820 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL820 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL820 vs Sony H200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL820 compared to the H200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and H200 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SL820 and H200.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to give more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SL820 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.