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Samsung DV300F vs Sony H200

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
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Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H200 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 H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony H200 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung DV300F and Sony H200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The DV300F was unveiled 12 months prior to the H200 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the DV300F grades versus the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony H200

 DV300F H200 

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Samsung DV300F

 H200 DV300F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony H200

 DV300F H200 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV300F has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the DV300F vs the H200.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and H200 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and H200.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony H200 to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged DV300F will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography info
Sony H200 Portrait photography info
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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MP count good (20MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography information
Sony H200 Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
Travel photography with Sony H200
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lighter than others (133 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (633mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (530g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than others (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (530g)
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony H200
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-02 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 530g (1.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
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 - 240 pictures
Form of battery - AA
Battery model BP88 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $250