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Samsung DV150F vs Sony H300

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony H300 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung DV150F vs Sony H300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was unveiled 13 months earlier than the H300 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the DV150F grades vs the H300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony H300

 DV150F H300 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Samsung DV150F

 H300 DV150F 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony H300

 DV150F H300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV150F enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check the Samsung DV150F vs Sony H300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the DV150F compared to the H300.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and H300 is 96 and 63 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and H300.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony H300 to offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged DV150F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
Portrait photography with Sony H300
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
good MP (20MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
Sony H300 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony H300 as a Sports photography camera
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (350 shots)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography information
Sony H300 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
56
great battery pack (350 shots)
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (590 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography information
Sony H300 Landscape photography information
34
rather wide (25mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
47
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony H300 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
24
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (590 grams)
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony H300
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 8.80 m
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lbs) 590 grams (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 life - 350 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $249