Nikon Z6 vs Sony H300
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Nikon Z6 vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Released August 2018
- Later Model is Nikon Z6 II
(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
- Announced February 2014
Nikon Z6 vs Sony H300 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon Z6 vs Sony H300, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and H300 (20MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and H300 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Z6 was unveiled 4 years later than the H300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z6 matches up versus the H300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z6 vs Sony H300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Sony H300
Z6 | H300 | |||
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Announced | August 2018 | February 2014 | More recent by 56 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1640k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Nikon Z6
H300 | Z6 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Sony H300
Z6 | H300 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon Z6 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 has got physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Check out the Nikon Z6 vs Sony H300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Z6 and the H300.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 and H300 is 62 and 63 respectively.
Nikon Z6 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 and H300.
All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z6 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 will render extra detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher Z6 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon Z6 vs Sony H300 Specifications
Nikon Z6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2018-08-23 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 6 | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 273 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3-5.9 |
Total lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 2,100k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 201k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 8.80 m |
Flash modes | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
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 | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 675 grams (1.49 lbs) | 590 grams (1.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 95 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3299 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 350 images |
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 feature | ||
Type of storage | XQD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $1,997 | $249 |