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Nikon Z50 vs Sony H300

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Nikon Z50 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 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
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
  • Launched February 2014
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony H300

 Z50 H300 
LaunchedOctober 2019February 2014Fresher by 69 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Nikon Z50

 H300 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony H300

 Z50 H300 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and H300 is 74 and 63 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H300 Portrait photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
40
MP count good (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography details
Sony H300 Street photography details
73
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (397 grams)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Sony H300
75
MP count good (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
50
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography factors
Sony H300 Travel photography factors
77
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count good (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (397g)
56
good battery pack (350 per charge)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (590g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography features
Sony H300 Landscape photography features
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
47
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H300 as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (397 grams)
24
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors (590 grams)
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony H300
 Nikon Z50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
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