Samsung WB35F vs Sony H300
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB35F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB35F Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony H300
WB35F | H300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Samsung WB35F
H300 | WB35F | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony H300
WB35F | H300 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2014 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Samsung WB35F vs Sony H300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB35F vs Sony H300 Specifications
Samsung WB35F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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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 |