Sony A850 vs Sony H300
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Sony A850 vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Launched April 2010
(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 A850 vs Sony H300 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Sony A850 vs Sony H300, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and H300 (20MP) and the A850 (Full frame) and H300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A850 was revealed 4 years earlier than the H300 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A850 scores versus the H300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A850 vs Sony H300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are provided at Sony A850 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony H300
A850 | H300 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony A850
H300 | A850 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | April 2010 | Fresher by 46 months |
Common features in the Sony A850 and Sony H300
A850 | H300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Sony A850 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A850 enjoys external measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony A850 vs Sony H300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A850 vs the H300.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A850 and H300 is 54 and 63 respectively.
Sony A850 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A850 and H300.
Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A850 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A850 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older A850 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony A850 vs Sony H300 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-04-15 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6048 x 4032 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3-5.9 |
Number of lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 8.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 895 gr (1.97 pounds) | 590 gr (1.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1415 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 880 shots | 350 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $249 |