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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H300

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
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
  • Revealed February 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H300 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon Z6 II and Sony H300, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and H300 (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and H300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was launched 6 years after the H300 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Z6 II grades versus the H300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony H300

 Z6 II H300 
RevealedOctober 2020February 2014Newer by 82 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kSharper display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Nikon Z6 II

 H300 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony H300

 Z6 II H300 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II provides exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 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 Z6 II and Sony H300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Z6 II and the H300.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and H300 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and H300.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Sony H300
86
you can focus manually
fantastic resolution (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
40
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography details
Sony H300 Street photography details
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Sony H300
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
50
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography features
Sony H300 Travel photography features
66
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
fantastic resolution (25 megapixels)
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
56
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (590g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery pack (410 shots)
47
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Sony H300
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
24
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average (590 grams)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony H300
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-10-14 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6048 x 4024 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 273 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3-5.9
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.80 m
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 590g (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 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 410 photographs 350 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two 1
Cost at launch $1,997 $249