Sony A99 II vs Sony H300
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Sony A99 II vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Earlier Model is Sony A99
(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
- Released February 2014
Sony A99 II vs Sony H300 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Sony A99 II versus Sony H300, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and H300 (20MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and H300 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A99 II was announced 2 years later than the H300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A99 II scores against the H300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A99 II vs Sony H300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A99 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are available at Sony A99 II Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sony H300
A99 II | H300 | |||
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Released | September 2016 | February 2014 | More recent by 32 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Crisper display (+769k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony A99 II
H300 | A99 II |
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Common features in the Sony A99 II and Sony H300
A99 II | H300 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Sony A99 II vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A99 II features outer dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) and 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).
Compare the Sony A99 II versus Sony H300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A99 II versus the H300.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A99 II and H300 is 57 and 63 respectively.
Sony A99 II vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A99 II and H300.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A99 II with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A99 II will show extra detail with its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent A99 II should have a benefit in sensor technology.
Sony A99 II vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A99 II vs Sony H300 Specifications
Sony Alpha A99 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A99 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-09-19 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 42 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 7952 x 5304 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 399 | - |
Cross type focus points | 79 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3-5.9 |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,229k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | 201k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 8.80 m |
Flash options | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 849 grams (1.87 lbs) | 590 grams (1.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 92 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2317 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 490 shots | 350 shots |
Style of battery | NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Launch cost | $3,198 | $249 |