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Sony H300 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Sony H300 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Introduced February 2014
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony H300 vs Sony TX200V Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Sony H300 vs Sony TX200V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H300 was launched 2 years after the TX200V which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the H300 grades vs the TX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony TX200V

 H300 TX200V 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony H300

 TX200V H300 
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony TX200V

 H300 TX200V 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony H300 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony H300 has got physical dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Sony H300 vs Sony TX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the H300 and the TX200V.

Sony H300 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the H300 and TX200V is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sony H300 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the H300 and TX200V.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony H300 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern H300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony H300 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H300 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H300 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX200V Portrait photography advice
40
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H300 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (590 grams)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H300
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
50
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Travel photography camera
56
good battery pack (350 per charge)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (590g)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
71
environment proofing
has touch to focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H300 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX200V Landscape photography highlights
47
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H300 Vlogging features
Sony TX200V Vlogging features
24
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (590g)
35
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Sony H300 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H300 and Sony TX200V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-13 2012-01-30
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz(R) BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Clear Photo LCD 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 590 gr (1.30 lb) 129 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 images 220 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $249 $500