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Sony H300 vs Sony RX10 II

Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front
Portability
58
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Sony H300 vs Sony RX10 II 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 RX10 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Older Model is Sony RX10
  • Successor is Sony RX10 III
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Sony H300 vs Sony RX10 II Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Sony H300 versus Sony RX10 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is fairly close but the H300 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") come with different sensor size.

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The H300 was manufactured 16 months prior to the RX10 II making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the H300 scores against the RX10 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony RX10 II

 H300 RX10 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Sony H300

 RX10 II H300 
LaunchedJune 2015February 2014Fresher by 16 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony RX10 II

 H300 RX10 II 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sony H300 vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sony H300 features exterior 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 RX10 II has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Sony H300 versus Sony RX10 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the H300 and the RX10 II.

Sony H300 vs Sony RX10 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the H300 and RX10 II is 63 and 58 respectively.

Sony H300 vs Sony RX10 II top view buttons comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the H300 and RX10 II.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor sizing. The H300 has got the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh tougher. The older H300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony H300 vs Sony RX10 II sensor size comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H300 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H300 Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX10 II Portrait photography highlights
40
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H300 Street photography details
Sony RX10 II Street photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (590g)
72
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
weather proofing
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Sports Comparison

Sony H300 Sports photography features
Sony RX10 II Sports photography features
50
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (350 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
68
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H300 Travel photography info
Sony RX10 II Travel photography info
56
great battery pack (350 per charge)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (590 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3)
56
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H300 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX10 II Landscape photography factors
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
62
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
weather proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H300 Vlogging info
Sony RX10 II Vlogging info
24
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors (590g)
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Sony H300 vs Sony RX10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H300 and Sony RX10 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-13 2015-06-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz(R) Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture f/3-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m 10.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 590 grams (1.30 lbs) 813 grams (1.79 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 531
Other
Battery life 350 photos 400 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $249 $998