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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H300

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 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
  • Launched February 2014
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H300 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was launched 17 months earlier than the H300 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores vs the H300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony H300

 Galaxy Camera 3G H300 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 H300 Galaxy Camera 3G 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2012More modern by 17 months
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony H300

 Galaxy Camera 3G H300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the H300.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and H300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and H300.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony H300 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H300 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography information
Sony H300 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography factors
Sony H300 Sports photography factors
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (350 per charge)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
Sony H300 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than average (305g)
MP count decent (16MP)
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
56
good battery (350 per charge)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (590 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Landscape photography with Sony H300
47
rather wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good battery (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging info
Sony H300 Vlogging info
37
rather wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
24
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (590 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony H300
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-29 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 0k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.80 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lb) 590 grams (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $606 $249