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Sony H300 vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Sony H300 vs Sony RX10 III 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
  • Launched February 2014
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Released March 2016
  • Replaced the Sony RX10 II
  • New Model is Sony RX10 IV
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Sony H300 vs Sony RX10 III Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Sony H300 vs Sony RX10 III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is pretty comparable but the H300 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The H300 was announced 3 years before the RX10 III which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the H300 grades versus the RX10 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony RX10 III

 H300 RX10 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Sony H300

 RX10 III H300 
ReleasedMarch 2016February 2014More modern by 25 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony RX10 III

 H300 RX10 III 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony H300 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony H300 comes with exterior 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 RX10 III has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the H300 versus the RX10 III.

Sony H300 vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the H300 and RX10 III is 63 and 53 respectively.

Sony H300 vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the H300 and RX10 III.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The H300 comes with the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The more aged H300 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony H300 vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony H300 Portrait photography details
Sony RX10 III Portrait photography details
40
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony H300 Street photography details
Sony RX10 III Street photography details
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (590g)
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
heavier than competition (1,051g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H300
Sports photography with Sony RX10 III
50
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (350 CIPA)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
70
great zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery pack (420 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Travel photography camera
56
good battery life (350 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (590g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
55
great battery pack (420 CIPA)
weather sealing
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (1,051 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H300 Landscape photography features
Sony RX10 III Landscape photography features
47
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good battery life (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
64
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery pack (420 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX10 III as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (590 grams)
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,051 grams)
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Sony H300 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H300 and Sony RX10 III
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-13 2016-03-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz(R) Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
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
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3-5.9 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology 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
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 590 grams (1.30 pounds) 1051 grams (2.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 472
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 420 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage type 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
Retail price $249 $1,398