Sony H300 vs Sony TX30
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Sony H300 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Introduced July 2013
Sony H300 vs Sony TX30 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Sony H300 versus Sony TX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe H300 was launched 7 months later than the TX30 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the H300 grades vs the TX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony H300 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are available at Sony H300 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony TX30
H300 | TX30 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | July 2013 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony H300
TX30 | H300 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer screen (+769k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony TX30
H300 | TX30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Sony H300 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H300 comes with external measurements 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 TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Sony H300 versus Sony TX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the H300 and the TX30.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H300 and TX30 is 63 and 96 respectively.
Sony H300 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the H300 and TX30.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony H300 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent H300 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony H300 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-02-13 | 2013-07-26 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz(R) | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Clear Photo LCD | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 201k dots | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 lbs) | 141 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $249 | $230 |