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Sony H300 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Sony H300 vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX30V
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Sony H300 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Sony H300 vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H300 was brought out 10 months later than the HX50V so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the H300 grades vs the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony HX50V

 H300 HX50V 
ReleasedFebruary 2014April 2013More recent by 10 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony H300

 HX50V H300 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony HX50V

 H300 HX50V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Sony H300 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Sony H300 offers physical dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the H300 versus the HX50V.

Sony H300 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the H300 and HX50V is 63 and 89 respectively.

Sony H300 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the H300 and HX50V.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files however you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger H300 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Sony H300 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H300 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H300 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX50V Portrait photography factors
40
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
51
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H300 Street photography details
Sony HX50V Street photography details
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (590 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (272 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H300 Sports photography information
Sony HX50V Sports photography information
50
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
58
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (400 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H300 Travel photography advice
Sony HX50V Travel photography advice
56
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (590g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3)
71
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than average (272 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H300
Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
great battery pack (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H300 Vlogging info
Sony HX50V Vlogging info
24
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than average (590g)
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (272 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Sony H300 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H300 and Sony HX50V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-13 2013-04-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz(R) -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Clear Photo LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 590 gr (1.30 lb) 272 gr (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 pictures 400 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
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 1 1
Cost at release $249 $439