Sony G3 vs Sony H300
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Sony G3 vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
(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
- Launched February 2014
Sony G3 vs Sony H300 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Sony G3 and Sony H300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe G3 was announced 6 years before the H300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G3 matches up vs the H300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony G3 vs Sony H300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are provided at Sony G3 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony H300
G3 | H300 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony G3
H300 | G3 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | January 2009 | Fresher by 62 months |
Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony H300
G3 | H300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony G3 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony G3 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 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).
Take a look at the Sony G3 and Sony H300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G3 against the H300.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and H300 is 94 and 63 respectively.
Sony G3 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and H300.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to produce greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older G3 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Sony G3 vs Sony H300 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-10.0 | f/3-5.9 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dots |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) | 8.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 pounds) | 590 gr (1.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 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 | - | 350 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $200 | $249 |