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Sony H300 vs Sony QX10

Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Sony H300 vs Sony QX10 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
  • Announced February 2014
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Sony H300 vs Sony QX10 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Sony H300 versus Sony QX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The H300 was introduced 6 months after the QX10 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the H300 matches up vs the QX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony QX10

 H300 QX10 
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony H300

 QX10 H300 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony QX10

 H300 QX10 
RevealedFebruary 2014September 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony H300 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony H300 has physical measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Sony H300 versus Sony QX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the H300 and the QX10.

Sony H300 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H300 and QX10 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sony H300 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the H300 and QX10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony H300 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Sony H300 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H300 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H300
Portrait photography with Sony QX10
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megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H300 Street photography information
Sony QX10 Street photography information
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (590 grams)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (105 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Sports photography camera
50
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (350 CIPA)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H300 Travel photography advice
Sony QX10 Travel photography advice
56
great battery (350 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (590 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
69
lighter than competition in class (105g)
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H300 Landscape photography details
Sony QX10 Landscape photography details
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
great battery (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
39
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen ( inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H300 Vlogging info
Sony QX10 Vlogging info
24
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (590 grams)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (105g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1440 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Sony H300 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H300 and Sony QX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Announced 2014-02-13 2013-09-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz(R) -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" -
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash None
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 590 grams (1.30 lb) 105 grams (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 shots 220 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $250