Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung DV300F
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Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 & Samsung DV300F. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Samsung DV300F
SH-50 | DV300F | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher 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 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Samsung DV300F
SH-50 | DV300F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Samsung DV300F | |
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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 |