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Samsung SL820 vs Sony H50

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Samsung SL820 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Samsung SL820
(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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony H50 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Samsung SL820 and Sony H50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SL820 was brought out 2 months later than the H50 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SL820 grades versus the H50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony H50

 SL820 H50 

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung SL820

 H50 SL820 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony H50

 SL820 H50 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Samsung SL820 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung SL820 enjoys outside 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 H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SL820 against the H50.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and H50 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL820 and H50.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung SL820 to give you greater detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL820
Portrait photography with Sony H50
26
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography information
Sony H50 Street photography information
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography advice
Sony H50 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL820
Travel photography with Sony H50
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
44
built-in flash
long zoom (465mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (547g)
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
34
has manual focus
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging advice
Sony H50 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than average (547g)
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sony H50
 Samsung SL820Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL820 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also Known as IT100 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-17 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 9.10 m
Flash options 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 547 gr (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $80