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Sony QX1 vs Sony H300

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Sony QX1 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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
  • Announced February 2014
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Sony QX1 vs Sony H300 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Sony QX1 versus Sony H300, one is a Lens-style and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is very comparable but the QX1 (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The QX1 was unveiled 7 months after the H300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the QX1 scores vs the H300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony H300

 QX1 H300 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014February 2014Newer by 7 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony QX1

 H300 QX1 
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony H300

 QX1 H300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony QX1 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX1 has outside measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check out the Sony QX1 versus Sony H300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the QX1 compared to the H300.

Sony QX1 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX1 and H300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Sony QX1 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the QX1 and H300.

Plainly, both cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The QX1 uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The fresher QX1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Sony QX1 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H300 as a Portrait photography camera
66
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no manual control
no external flash support
40
good MP (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony QX1
Street photography with Sony H300
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX1 Sports photography highlights
Sony H300 Sports photography highlights
56
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (440 shots)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX1 Travel photography info
Sony H300 Travel photography info
71
great battery power (440 shots)
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (216g)
display is not selfie friendly
56
good battery (350 per charge)
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (590 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX1 Landscape photography factors
Sony H300 Landscape photography factors
64
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (440 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
47
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
good battery (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H300 as a Vlogging camera
32
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (216g)
24
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (590 grams)
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Sony QX1 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony H300
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha QX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Type Lens-style Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-09-03 2014-02-13
Physical type Lens-style SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.2 x 15.4mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 357.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5456 x 3632 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 16000 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3-5.9
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 3 inch
Display resolution 0k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.80 m
Flash modes Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lbs) 590 grams (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 images 350 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $500 $249