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Sony H300 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Sony H300 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Sony H300
(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
  • Released February 2014
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX100V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX300
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Sony H300 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony H300 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H300 was unveiled 22 months later than the HX200V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the H300 matches up against the HX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony HX200V

 H300 HX200V 
LaunchedFebruary 2014May 2012Fresher by 22 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony H300

 HX200V H300 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony HX200V

 H300 HX200V 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sony H300 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony H300 has got outer dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the H300 versus the HX200V.

Sony H300 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the H300 and HX200V is 63 and 66 respectively.

Sony H300 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the H300 and HX200V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony H300 to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern H300 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sony H300 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H300 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
40
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
has manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H300 Street photography details
Sony HX200V Street photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (590 grams)
51
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Sports photography camera
50
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
56
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Travel photography camera
56
good battery (350 shots)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (590 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
57
great battery pack (450 shots)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (583 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H300 Landscape photography features
Sony HX200V Landscape photography features
47
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H300 Vlogging info
Sony HX200V Vlogging info
24
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than others (590 grams)
27
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
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Sony H300 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H300 and Sony HX200V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-13 2012-05-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz(R) BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 12.40 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 590g (1.30 pounds) 583g (1.29 pounds)
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 photographs 450 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $480