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Sony H300 vs Sony W320

Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony H300 vs Sony W320 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
  • Launched February 2014
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony H300 vs Sony W320 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Sony H300 versus Sony W320, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the H300 (20MP) and W320 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The H300 was introduced 4 years after the W320 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the H300 matches up versus the W320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony W320

 H300 W320 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 50 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony H300

 W320 H300 

Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony W320

 H300 W320 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony H300 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sony H300 enjoys physical dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Sony H300 versus Sony W320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the H300 compared to the W320.

Sony H300 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the H300 and W320 is 63 and 97 respectively.

Sony H300 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H300 and W320.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H300 to offer greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent H300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony H300 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H300 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H300 Portrait photography information
Sony W320 Portrait photography information
40
good MP (20MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H300 Street photography advice
Sony W320 Street photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (590 grams)
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H300 Sports photography advice
Sony W320 Sports photography advice
50
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H300 Travel photography factors
Sony W320 Travel photography factors
56
good battery pack (350 shots)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (590g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3)
66
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H300 Landscape photography details
Sony W320 Landscape photography details
47
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (350 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
33
quite wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H300 Vlogging factors
Sony W320 Vlogging factors
24
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (590g)
26
quite wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Sony H300 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H300 and Sony W320
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-13 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz(R) -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 590 grams (1.30 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $249 $269