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Samsung DV300F vs Sony H20

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2009
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony H20 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung DV300F versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was released 2 years after the H20 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the DV300F grades against the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony H20

 DV300F H20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2009Newer by 33 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung DV300F

 H20 DV300F 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony H20

 DV300F H20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F provides external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the DV300F and the H20.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and H20 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and H20.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung DV300F to give you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher DV300F should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography highlights
Sony H20 Portrait photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
Sports photography with Sony H20
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (133g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
51
flash built-in
very long reach (380mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (250 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
Landscape photography with Sony H20
43
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
Sony H20 Vlogging information
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than average (250 grams)
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony H20
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-02 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP88 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $249