Samsung ST90 vs Sony H300
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony H300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST90 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony H300
ST90 | H300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Samsung ST90
H300 | ST90 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 37 months |
Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony H300
ST90 | H300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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.

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Samsung ST90 vs Sony H300 Specifications
Samsung ST90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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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 |