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Sony G3 vs Sony H300

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Sony G3 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Sony G3
(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
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
  • Launched February 2014
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony H300

 G3 H300 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony G3

 H300 G3 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 62 months

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony H300

 G3 H300 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony G3 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and H300 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony G3 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H300 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 Street photography features
Sony H300 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony G3
Sports photography with Sony H300
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 Travel photography highlights
Sony H300 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
good battery life (350 per charge)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (590 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 Landscape photography features
Sony H300 Landscape photography features
36
focusing manually
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
good battery life (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony G3 Vlogging info
Sony H300 Vlogging info
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
24
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than others (590 grams)
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Sony G3 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony H300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
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