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Samsung WB50F vs Sony H300

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
36 Overall
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Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Introduced February 2014
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony H300 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Samsung WB50F versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was unveiled at a similar time to the H300 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WB50F scores against the H300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony H300

					

					

						
 WB50F H300 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Samsung WB50F

					

					

						
 H300 WB50F 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony H300

					

					

						
 WB50F H300 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Samsung WB50F vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Compare the Samsung WB50F versus Sony H300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the WB50F vs the H300.
Samsung WB50F vs Sony H300 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and H300 is 92 and 63 respectively.
Samsung WB50F vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Samsung WB50F vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB50F and H300.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H300 to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

						Samsung WB50F vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Samsung WB50F vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Samsung WB50F vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony H300 as a Portrait photography camera
37
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
40
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 offers face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Samsung WB50F Street photography features
Sony H300 Street photography features
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (207g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 more heavy than competition (590g)
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Sports Comparison
Samsung WB50F Sports photography information
Sony H300 Sports photography information
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
50
 amazing zoom range (25-875mm  35.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Samsung WB50F Travel photography features
Sony H300 Travel photography features
69
 lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long zoom (288mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
56
 better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 great reach (875mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition (590 grams)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
Sony H300 Landscape photography details
47
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
47
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung WB50F Vlogging details
Sony H300 Vlogging details
30
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external mic port
24
 rather wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 slow maximum aperture (f3)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (590g)
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony H300 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony H300
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max 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 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 8.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 207g (0.46 pounds) 590g (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" 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 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A -
Self timer - Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $249