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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H300

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Released January 2008
  • Earlier Model is Samsung GX-10
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 GX-20 vs Sony H300 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung GX-20 and Sony H300, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and H300 (20MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The GX-20 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the H300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GX-20 grades versus the H300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony H300

 GX-20 H300 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Samsung GX-20

 H300 GX-20 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2008More modern by 73 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony H300

 GX-20 H300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 features exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GX-20 against the H300.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and H300 is 58 and 63 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and H300.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-20 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony H300 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H300 Portrait photography highlights
71
has manual focus
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
40
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography info
Sony H300 Street photography info
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
Sports photography with Sony H300
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
50
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H300 as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proofing
MP count decent (15MP)
built-in flash
does not offer selfie friendly screen
56
good battery (350 CIPA)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (590g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography information
Sony H300 Landscape photography information
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
47
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good battery (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H300 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
24
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (590 grams)
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony H300
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2008-01-24 2014-02-13
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4688 x 3120 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
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
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3-5.9
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800g (1.76 lb) 590g (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 714 not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $850 $249