Sony H300 vs Sony HX100V
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![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H300/Sony-H300-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V/Sony-HX100V-front.jpg)
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Sony H300 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Introduced October 2011
- Updated by Sony HX200V
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Sony H300 vs Sony HX100V Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Sony H300 and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the H300 (20MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The H300 was announced 2 years after the HX100V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the H300 grades vs the HX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Sony H300 vs Sony HX100V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are available at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony HX100V
H300 | HX100V | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | October 2011 | Newer by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony H300
HX100V | H300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony HX100V
H300 | HX100V | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Sony H300 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H300 has outside measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Contrast the Sony H300 and Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the H300 compared to the HX100V.
![Sony H300 vs Sony HX100V size comparison Sony H300 vs Sony HX100V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H300-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the H300 and HX100V is 63 and 66 respectively.
![Sony H300 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison Sony H300 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H300-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony H300 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the H300 and HX100V.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H300 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent H300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
![Sony H300 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison Sony H300 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H300-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony H300 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony H300 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony H300 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H300-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony H300 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-02-13 | 2011-10-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz(R) | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Clear Photo LCD | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 201k dots | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m | 12.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 590 gr (1.30 lb) | 577 gr (1.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $249 | $429 |