Sony H300 vs Sony HX350
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Sony H300 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Revealed December 2016
Sony H300 vs Sony HX350 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Sony H300 versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe H300 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the HX350 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the H300 scores against the HX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony H300 vs Sony HX350 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are available at Sony H300 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony HX350
H300 | HX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony H300
HX350 | H300 | |||
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Revealed | December 2016 | February 2014 | More modern by 34 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony HX350
H300 | HX350 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Sony H300 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony H300 offers 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) while the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
Check the Sony H300 versus Sony HX350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the H300 versus the HX350.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the H300 and HX350 is 63 and 62 respectively.
Sony H300 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the H300 and HX350.
Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged H300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony H300 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-02-13 | 2016-12-20 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz(R) | BIONZ X |
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 | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 5184 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3-5.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | Clear Photo LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dot | 202 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 590 grams (1.30 lb) | 652 grams (1.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 300 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $249 | - |