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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H300

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
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
  • Announced February 2014
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony H300

 Galaxy Camera 4G H300 
Display dimension4.8"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 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2012More modern by 17 months
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony H300

 Galaxy Camera 4G H300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography info
Sony H300 Portrait photography info
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
MP count good (20MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
Sony H300 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
Sony H300 as a Sports photography camera
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (350 per charge)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
Sony H300 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
56
great battery power (350 CIPA)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (590g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography advice
Sony H300 Landscape photography advice
47
decently wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
great battery power (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
Sony H300 as a Vlogging camera
37
decently wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (305 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
24
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (590 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony H300
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
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