Nikon A1000 vs Sony H300
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
- Introduced January 2019
- Previous Model is Nikon A900
(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
- Released February 2014
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Its time to look much closer at the Nikon A1000 vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A1000 was released 5 years after the H300 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A1000 matches up vs the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Sony H300
| A1000 | H300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2019 |  | February 2014 | More modern by 60 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Nikon A1000
| H300 | A1000 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Sony H300
| A1000 | H300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Nikon A1000 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 has external measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A1000 and the H300.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and H300 is 86 and 63 respectively.
Nikon A1000 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and H300.
Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H300 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A1000 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony H300 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2019-01-18 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | 201 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 8.80 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | No | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 330 grams (0.73 lbs) | 590 grams (1.30 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 images | 350 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $477 | $249 |
