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Sony H300 vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
77
Overall
61

Sony H300 vs Sony RX100 III 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
  • Launched February 2014
Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX100 II
  • Updated by Sony RX100 IV
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Sony H300 vs Sony RX100 III Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Sony H300 vs Sony RX100 III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is relatively close but the H300 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The H300 was announced 3 months earlier than the RX100 III which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the H300 grades vs the RX100 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony RX100 III

 H300 RX100 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Sony H300

 RX100 III H300 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony RX100 III

 H300 RX100 III 
IntroducedFebruary 2014May 2014Same age
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sony H300 vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sony H300 has got exterior dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the H300 against the RX100 III.

Sony H300 vs Sony RX100 III size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H300 and RX100 III is 63 and 89 respectively.

Sony H300 vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the H300 and RX100 III.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The H300 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder.

Sony H300 vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H300 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 III as a Portrait photography camera
40
MP count decent (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sony H300 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 III as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (590g)
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (290g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H300 Sports photography info
Sony RX100 III Sports photography info
50
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (350 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 III as a Travel photography camera
56
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (590 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3)
85
lighter than average (290 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H300 Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 III Landscape photography details
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
73
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 III as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than average in class (590g)
80
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (290g)
lack of external microphone socket
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Sony H300 vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H300 and Sony RX100 III
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-13 2014-05-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture f/3-5.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 590 grams (1.30 lb) 290 grams (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 495
Other
Battery life 350 photos 320 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $249 $748