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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H300

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
60 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Launched February 2014
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H300 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was launched within a month of the H300 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores against the H300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony H300

		

		

			
 Galaxy Camera 2 H300 
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

		

		

			
 H300 Galaxy Camera 2 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony H300

		

		

			
 Galaxy Camera 2 H300 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2014Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 enjoys physical dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Check out the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony H300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the H300.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H300 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and H300 is 90 and 63 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and H300.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H300 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively.
	
			Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H300 Portrait photography highlights
44
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 offers face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
40
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
 Sony H300 as a Street photography camera
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch focus
 lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 heavier than competition (590g)
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Sports Comparison
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony H300 as a Sports photography camera
48
 incredible zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 great battery pack (400 CIPA)
 low fps (5.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
50
 incredible zoom range (25-875mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 great battery life (350 CIPA)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Travel photography with Sony H300
73
 great battery pack (400 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (23mm)
 very long zoom (483mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
 great battery life (350 per charge)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long reach (875mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition (590 grams)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography features
Sony H300 Landscape photography features
52
 manual focus
 pretty wide (23mm)
 very good size screen (4.8")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 great battery pack (400 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
 decently wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 great battery life (350 CIPA)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony H300 as a Vlogging camera
37
 pretty wide (23mm)
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does have mic jack
 lighter than competitors in class (283g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
24
 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic socket
 heavier than competition (590g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony H300
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-02 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.80 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 283 grams (0.62 pounds) 590 grams (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 400 shots 350 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $249