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Samsung ST150F vs Sony H300

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Released February 2014
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony H300 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST150F vs Sony H300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was revealed 13 months before the H300 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the ST150F scores vs the H300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony H300

 ST150F H300 

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Samsung ST150F

 H300 ST150F 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony H300

 ST150F H300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F offers outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST150F against the H300.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and H300 is 96 and 63 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST150F and H300.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony H300 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older ST150F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
Portrait photography with Sony H300
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography information
Sony H300 Street photography information
56
lighter than competition (114 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography info
Sony H300 Sports photography info
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
50
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (350 per charge)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography factors
Sony H300 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (114g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
56
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (590 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography info
Sony H300 Landscape photography info
39
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
good battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
Sony H300 Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (25mm)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
24
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (590 grams)
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony H300
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114 grams (0.25 pounds) 590 grams (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $249