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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H300

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 vs Sony H300 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was revealed 11 months before the H300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera matches up vs the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony H300

 Galaxy Camera H300 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 H300 Galaxy Camera 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2013Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony H300

 Galaxy Camera H300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has got physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony H300 has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the H300.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and H300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and H300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony H300 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography info
Sony H300 Portrait photography info
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
good megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography factors
Sony H300 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography features
Sony H300 Sports photography features
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography features
Sony H300 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average (300 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
good battery life (350 CIPA)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (590g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography information
Sony H300 Landscape photography information
50
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good battery life (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging features
Sony H300 Vlogging features
37
decently wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
lighter than average (300 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
24
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (590 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony H300
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Also Known as Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-02-19 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 300 gr (0.66 lbs) 590 gr (1.30 lbs)
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 Overall 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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $450 $249