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Samsung WB50F vs Sony H300

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

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).

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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