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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H300

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
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
  • Introduced February 2014
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H300 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony H300, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and H300 (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and H300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Z7 II was launched 6 years later than the H300 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z7 II scores versus the H300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony H300

 Z7 II H300 
IntroducedOctober 2020February 2014More recent by 82 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kClearer display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Nikon Z7 II

 H300 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony H300

 Z7 II H300 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II has got outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony H300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z7 II vs the H300.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and H300 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and H300.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography features
Sony H300 Portrait photography features
88
has manual focus
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
40
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography features
Sony H300 Street photography features
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony H300 as a Sports photography camera
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
50
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography details
Sony H300 Travel photography details
72
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
56
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (590g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography features
Sony H300 Landscape photography features
88
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging info
Sony H300 Vlogging info
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
24
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (590g)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony H300
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-10-14 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 493 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3-5.9
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen 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
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 pounds) 590 gr (1.30 pounds)
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 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 420 shots 350 shots
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 shooting
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 One
Price at release $2,997 $249