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Samsung DV300F vs Sony H300

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(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
Sony H300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony H300

 DV300F H300 

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Samsung DV300F

 H300 DV300F 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony H300

 DV300F H300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kSame 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).

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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.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H300 size comparison

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

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H300 as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography highlights
Sony H300 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
Sony H300 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
Travel photography with Sony H300
69
lighter than others in class (133g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
56
great battery (350 per charge)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (590 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
Sony H300 Landscape photography highlights
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
47
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
great battery (350 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
Vlogging with Sony H300
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
24
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (590g)
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony H300
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
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