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Samsung DV300F vs Sony H50

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H50 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 H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony H50 Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung DV300F vs Sony H50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was revealed 3 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the DV300F grades vs the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony H50

 DV300F H50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung DV300F

 H50 DV300F 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony H50

 DV300F H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F has external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the DV300F compared to the H50.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and H50 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and H50.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung DV300F to produce extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger DV300F will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography advice
Sony H50 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography factors
Sony H50 Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography factors
Sony H50 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors (133g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
44
flash built-in
very long reach (465mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (547 grams)
megapixel count low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
34
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
megapixel count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (547g)
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony H50
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-02 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
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 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 9.10 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 547 grams (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $80