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Sony H300 vs Sony HX300

Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Sony H300 vs Sony HX300 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
  • Introduced February 2014
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX200V
  • Replacement is Sony HX400V
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Sony H300 vs Sony HX300 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony H300 and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H300 was unveiled 12 months later than the HX300 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the H300 grades vs the HX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony HX300

 H300 HX300 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2013Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony H300

 HX300 H300 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony HX300

 H300 HX300 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Sony H300 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony H300 enjoys external 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 HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the H300 and the HX300.

Sony H300 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the H300 and HX300 is 63 and 63 respectively.

Sony H300 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the H300 and HX300.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should take the age of the cameras into account. The younger H300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony H300 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H300 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Portrait photography camera
40
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H300 Street photography factors
Sony HX300 Street photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (590g)
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (623g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H300 Sports photography factors
Sony HX300 Sports photography factors
50
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery (350 shots)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H300 Travel photography features
Sony HX300 Travel photography features
56
great battery (350 CIPA)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (590 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3)
54
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (623g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H300 Landscape photography details
Sony HX300 Landscape photography details
47
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
great battery (350 per charge)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX300 as a Vlogging camera
24
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others in class (590g)
25
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (623 grams)
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Sony H300 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H300 and Sony HX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-13 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz(R) -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash -
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 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 590 gr (1.30 pounds) 623 gr (1.37 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
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 350 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $249 $339