Samsung WB850F vs Sony H300
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2012
(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
- Released February 2014

Samsung WB850F vs Sony H300 Overview
Here is a complete overview of the Samsung WB850F and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The WB850F was announced 3 years prior to the H300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WB850F matches up against the H300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony H300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB850F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony H300
WB850F | H300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Samsung WB850F
H300 | WB850F | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 25 months |
Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony H300
WB850F | H300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Samsung WB850F vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB850F enjoys physical measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has specifications 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 WB850F and Sony H300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WB850F compared to the H300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB850F and H300 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB850F and H300.
To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony H300 to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older WB850F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB850F vs Sony H300 Specifications
Samsung WB850F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB850F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 614k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | AMOLED display | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dot |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 8.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) | 590 gr (1.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $599 | $249 |