Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 vs Samsung SL202

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and the Samsung SL202, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 was introduced in January 2013 and Samsung SL202 was introduced in February 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Highlights

      • 20.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung SL202 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and Samsung SL202.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Samsung SL202

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Samsung SL202

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Samsung SL202

      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Weight - 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 over Samsung SL202.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 vs Samsung SL202
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20.1 Megapixel vs 10 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 5184 x 2920 vs 3648 x 2736
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 633 mm vs 102 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 26.4x vs 3.6x
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Advantage of Samsung SL202

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung SL202 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 vs Samsung SL202
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.1 vs f/2.8
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/5.7
      Min Macro Focus Distance 20 cm vs 5 cm
      Lighter 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz) vs 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Samsung SL202
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2001,600
        Face Detection
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Samsung SL202
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1500 sec1/1500 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Samsung SL202 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 features a 20.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Samsung SL202 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 can take pictures up to 5184 x 2920 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5184 x 3888, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Samsung SL202 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2052, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 comes with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 240 shots and Samsung SL202 comes with SLB-10A battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 has a single MS Duo / MS PRO Duo /SD /SDHC card slot. Samsung SL202 has a single SD/MMC/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200, and up to 1/1500 sec on Samsung SL202. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.80 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and 4.60 m on Samsung SL202..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 body has dimensions of 123 x 83 x 87 mm (4.84 x 3.27 x 3.43") and Samsung SL202 body has dimensions of 92 x 61 x 23 mm (3.62 x 2.4 x 0.91"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 weighs 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz) and Samsung SL202 weighs 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Samsung SL202

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      83 mm

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      92 mm

      61 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and Samsung SL202

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and Samsung SL202 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Samsung SL202

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Samsung SL202

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Samsung SL202

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      51
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Samsung SL202

      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Samsung SL202

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Samsung SL202

      GOOD
      80
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and Samsung SL202 and give them scores of 53 and 42 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Samsung SL202

      OVERALL
      53
      OVERALL
      42

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Samsung SL202

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      43
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Samsung SL202

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      25
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Samsung SL202

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Samsung SL202

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      GOOD
      73
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Samsung SL202

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Samsung SL202

      POOR
      46
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Samsung SL202

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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