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Samsung WB250F vs Sony H300

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Samsung WB250F vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Launched February 2014
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony H300 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Samsung WB250F vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WB250F was revealed 13 months before the H300 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WB250F scores against the H300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony H300

 WB250F H300 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Samsung WB250F

 H300 WB250F 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony H300

 WB250F H300 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB250F features outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB250F vs Sony H300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WB250F vs the H300.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony H300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB250F and H300 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB250F and H300.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony H300 to give you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older WB250F is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography information
Sony H300 Portrait photography information
36
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography factors
Sony H300 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
Sports photography with Sony H300
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography advice
Sony H300 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (590 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
47
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging information
Sony H300 Vlogging information
35
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
24
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competitors (590g)
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony H300
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB250F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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 24-432mm (18.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 8.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 590 grams (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery style - Battery Pack
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
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $250 $249