Nikon Z50 vs Sony H300
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony H300 Key Specs
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- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Released October 2019
(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
- Launched February 2014
Nikon Z50 vs Sony H300 Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon Z50 versus Sony H300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the H300 (20MP) is fairly similar but the Z50 (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Z50 was introduced 5 years later than the H300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z50 grades vs the H300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony H300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony H300
Z50 | H300 | |||
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Launched | October 2019 | February 2014 | Fresher by 69 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Nikon Z50
H300 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony H300
Z50 | H300 |
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 offers outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon Z50 versus Sony H300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Z50 against the H300.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and H300 is 74 and 63 respectively.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and H300.
As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z50 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z50 will offer you greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Z50 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony H300 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2019-10-10 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 6 | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 209 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3-5.9 |
Number of lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 201k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 8.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 397 gr (0.88 lbs) | 590 gr (1.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 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 | 320 photos | 350 photos |
Battery style | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $857 | $249 |