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Samsung ST90 vs Sony H300

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
37
Overall
41

Samsung ST90 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Introduced February 2014
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony H300 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung ST90 versus Sony H300, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was unveiled 4 years prior to the H300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ST90 grades versus the H300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony H300

 ST90 H300 

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Samsung ST90

 H300 ST90 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony H300

 ST90 H300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung ST90 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST90 features physical measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST90 versus Sony H300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ST90 compared to the H300.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST90 and H300 is 99 and 63 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and H300.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony H300 to give you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged ST90 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H300 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST90 Street photography advice
Sony H300 Street photography advice
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST90 Sports photography info
Sony H300 Sports photography info
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (350 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 Travel photography advice
Sony H300 Travel photography advice
71
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
good battery life (350 per charge)
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (590 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST90
Landscape photography with Sony H300
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
good battery life (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST90 Vlogging info
Sony H300 Vlogging info
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
24
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (590 grams)
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sony H300
 Samsung ST90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-19 2014-02-13
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 590 grams (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $150 $249