Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H300
Portability
67 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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67 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Portability
63 Imaging
44 Features
37 Overall
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63 Imaging
44 Features
37 Overall
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H300 Key Specs
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
- Announced January 2014
Sony H300
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed February 2014
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Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WB1100F was released about the same time to the H300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the WB1100F grades against the H300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony H300
| WB1100F | H300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Samsung WB1100F
| H300 | WB1100F |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony H300
| WB1100F | H300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 |  | February 2014 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB1100F has got exterior dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WB1100F vs the H300.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and H300 is 67 and 63 respectively.
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB1100F and H300.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony H300 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography features
Sony H300 Portrait photography features
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Samsung WB1100F Street photography highlights
Sony H300 Street photography highlights
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (512g)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (590 grams)
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amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (350 CIPA)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Samsung WB1100F Travel photography factors
Sony H300 Travel photography factors
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
great battery life (350 per charge)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (590g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
great battery life (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Sony H300 Vlogging factors
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (590g)
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H300 Specifications
| Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz(R) |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3-5.9 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dot |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 8.80 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 512g (1.13 lbs) | 590g (1.30 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") | 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 pictures |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | SLB-10A | - |
| Self timer | - | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $250 | $249 |