Samsung SL30 vs Sony H300

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung SL30 versus Sony H300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and H300 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was revealed 6 years earlier than the H300 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SL30 grades versus the H300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are available at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL30 enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SL30 vs the H300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and H300 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SL30 and H300.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony H300 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SL30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.