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Samsung WB150F vs Sony H300

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Samsung WB150F vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Revealed February 2014
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony H300 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung WB150F versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and H300 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was launched 3 years earlier than the H300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WB150F scores vs the H300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony H300

 WB150F H300 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Samsung WB150F

 H300 WB150F 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony H300

 WB150F H300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung WB150F vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB150F offers external measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB150F compared to the H300.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony H300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB150F and H300 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB150F and H300.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H300 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged WB150F will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
Portrait photography with Sony H300
42
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography information
Sony H300 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography highlights
Sony H300 Sports photography highlights
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony H300 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (188g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
56
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (590g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
Sony H300 Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
47
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F Vlogging details
Sony H300 Vlogging details
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
24
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (590 grams)
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony H300
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-09 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 590 grams (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $230 $249