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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H300

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Samsung WB1100F
(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)
  • 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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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H300 Overview

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").

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The 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 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2014Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual 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.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and H300 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography features
Sony H300 Portrait photography features
37
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
40
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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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography highlights
Sony H300 Street photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (512g)
43
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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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography info
Sony H300 Sports photography info
45
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
50
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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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography factors
Sony H300 Travel photography factors
54
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)
56
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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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
45
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
47
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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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging factors
Sony H300 Vlogging factors
23
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)
24
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony H300
 Samsung WB1100FSony 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