Sony H300 vs Sony RX10 III
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45 Features
37 Overall
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Sony H300 vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sony H300 vs Sony RX10 III Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony RX10 III
H300 | RX10 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Sony H300
RX10 III | H300 | |||
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Released | March 2016 | February 2014 | More modern by 25 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony RX10 III
H300 | RX10 III | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 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).
See the Sony H300 vs Sony RX10 III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Sony H300 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III | |
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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 |