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Sony H300 vs Sony HX350

Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Sony H300 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

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
  • Announced February 2014
Sony HX350
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony HX350

 H300 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony H300

 HX350 H300 
RevealedDecember 2016February 2014More modern by 34 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony HX350

 H300 HX350 
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Sony H300 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the H300 and HX350 is 63 and 62 respectively.

Sony H300 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony H300 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H300 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H300
Portrait photography with Sony HX350
40
good MP (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H300 Street photography information
Sony HX350 Street photography information
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (590g)
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
50
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H300 Travel photography factors
Sony HX350 Travel photography factors
56
great battery life (350 CIPA)
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (590g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
54
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (652g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H300
Landscape photography with Sony HX350
47
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
great battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H300
Vlogging with Sony HX350
24
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors (590g)
27
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
more heavy than others (652 grams)
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Sony H300 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H300 and Sony HX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
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 -