Samsung DV300F vs Sony H300
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
- 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Revealed February 2014

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H300 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Samsung DV300F vs Sony H300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The DV300F was manufactured 3 years prior to the H300 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the DV300F grades versus the H300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV300F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony H300
DV300F | H300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Samsung DV300F
H300 | DV300F | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 25 months |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony H300
DV300F | H300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Samsung DV300F vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Check out the Samsung DV300F vs Sony H300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the DV300F vs the H300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and H300 is 96 and 63 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and H300.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony H300 to result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged DV300F will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung DV300F vs Sony H300 Specifications
Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-02 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz(R) |
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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dots |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 8.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) | 590 grams (1.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
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 life | - | 350 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP88 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $200 | $249 |