Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H300
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2012
(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
- Announced February 2014

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H300 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Galaxy Camera 4G was manufactured 17 months prior to the H300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades against the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony H300
Galaxy Camera 4G | H300 | |||
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Display dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
H300 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2012 | More modern by 17 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony H300
Galaxy Camera 4G | H300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G compared to the H300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and H300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and H300.
As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H300 to give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 4G is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H300 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | - | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3-5.9 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 4.8" | 3" |
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 type | None | None |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dot |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | - | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | - | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 8.80 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max 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 pounds) | 590 grams (1.30 pounds) |
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 | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $550 | $249 |