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Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus SH-50 versus Samsung DV300F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was unveiled 13 months later than the DV300F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SH-50 scores versus the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Samsung DV300F

 SH-50 DV300F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus SH-50

 DV300F SH-50 

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Samsung DV300F

 SH-50 DV300F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-50 provides exterior measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-50 versus Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-50 versus the DV300F.

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and DV300F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-50 and DV300F.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files although you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern SH-50 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography information
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography information
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-50
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than others (269g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Sports photography details
Samsung DV300F Sports photography details
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (269 grams)
features touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (133g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Vlogging information
Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
34
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (269g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus SH-50Samsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SH-50 Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-08 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $200