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Pentax 645D vs Sony H300

Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66
Pentax 645D front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Pentax 645D vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
  • Released March 2010
  • Later Model is Pentax 645Z
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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Pentax 645D vs Sony H300 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Pentax 645D versus Sony H300, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the 645D (40MP) and H300 (20MP) and the 645D (Medium format) and H300 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The 645D was brought out 4 years prior to the H300 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the 645D scores versus the H300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Sony H300

 645D H300 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Pentax 645D

 H300 645D 
IntroducedFebruary 2014March 2010Fresher by 47 months

Common features in the Pentax 645D and Sony H300

 645D H300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Pentax 645D vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax 645D offers outer dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") and a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) while the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Look at the Pentax 645D versus Sony H300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 645D vs the H300.

Pentax 645D vs Sony H300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 645D and H300 is 50 and 63 respectively.

Pentax 645D vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Pentax 645D vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 645D and H300.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 645D due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax 645D will deliver extra detail having its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older 645D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax 645D vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Pentax 645D vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax 645D vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax 645D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H300 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is great (40 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
40
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax 645D
Street photography with Sony H300
58
large sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax 645D
Sports photography with Sony H300
63
sensor resolution is great (40MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (800 shots)
50
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax 645D
Travel photography with Sony H300
55
environment proof
sensor resolution is great (40 megapixels)
not so great battery power (800 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
56
good battery (350 per charge)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (590 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax 645D Landscape photography factors
Sony H300 Landscape photography factors
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is great (40 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (800 shots)
47
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
good battery (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax 645D as a Vlogging camera
Sony H300 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
24
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (590g)
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Pentax 645D vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax 645D and Sony H300
 Pentax 645DSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax 645D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-03-10 2014-02-13
Physical type Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime II Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Medium format 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 7264 x 5440 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax 645AF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3-5.9
Total lenses 6 -
Crop factor 0.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.85x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 1480 grams (3.26 lb) 590 grams (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1262 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 shots 350 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 One
Price at launch $4,000 $249