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Samsung SL620 vs Sony H300

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
37
Overall
41

Samsung SL620 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL65
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 SL620 vs Sony H300 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Samsung SL620 vs Sony H300, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was introduced 6 years before the H300 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SL620 grades versus the H300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony H300

 SL620 H300 

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Samsung SL620

 H300 SL620 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony H300

 SL620 H300 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung SL620 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL620 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL620 vs Sony H300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SL620 and the H300.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and H300 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and H300.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H300 to offer you extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SL620 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H300 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 Street photography information
Sony H300 Street photography information
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (168g)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H300 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (350 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography highlights
Sony H300 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (168g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (590g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography features
Sony H300 Landscape photography features
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
46
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 Vlogging details
Sony H300 Vlogging details
24
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (168g)
24
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (590 grams)
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony H300
 Samsung SL620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Also called as PL65 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-17 2014-02-13
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 590 grams (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $249