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Sony H300 vs Sony S930

Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony H300 vs Sony S930 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
  • Released February 2014
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Sony H300 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Sony H300 vs Sony S930, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the H300 (20MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H300 was manufactured 5 years later than the S930 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the H300 grades against the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony S930

 H300 S930 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 63 months
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kCrisper display (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony H300

 S930 H300 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony S930

 H300 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Sony H300 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony H300 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the H300 compared to the S930.

Sony H300 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H300 and S930 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Sony H300 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the H300 and S930.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony H300 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent H300 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sony H300 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H300 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H300 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S930 Portrait photography highlights
40
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H300 Street photography advice
Sony S930 Street photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (590g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H300 Sports photography factors
Sony S930 Sports photography factors
50
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (350 shots)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H300
Travel photography with Sony S930
56
good battery pack (350 per charge)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (590 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H300 Landscape photography advice
Sony S930 Landscape photography advice
47
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4")
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H300 Vlogging information
Sony S930 Vlogging information
24
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than average in class (590 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Sony H300 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H300 and Sony S930
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-13 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz(R) -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/3-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 590 grams (1.30 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $249 $219