Samsung SL820 vs Sony H50
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung SL820 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL820 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony H50
SL820 | H50 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung SL820
H50 | SL820 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony H50
SL820 | H50 | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | January 2009 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
See the Samsung SL820 and Sony H50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and H50 is 94 and 69 respectively.
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.
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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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 |