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Samsung WB35F vs Sony H300

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
37
Overall
41

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Announced February 2014
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony H300 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Samsung WB35F vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was announced around the same time to the H300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the WB35F grades vs the H300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony H300

 WB35F H300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Samsung WB35F

 H300 WB35F 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony H300

 WB35F H300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2014Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB35F enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB35F vs the H300.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and H300 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB35F and H300.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony H300 to show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography factors
Sony H300 Portrait photography factors
37
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography advice
Sony H300 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
Sports photography with Sony H300
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography details
Sony H300 Travel photography details
70
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (590 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography advice
Sony H300 Landscape photography advice
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
46
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging info
Sony H300 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
24
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (590g)
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony H300
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch 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 type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 8.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 590 grams (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A -
Self timer - Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $130 $249