Sony H300 vs Sony W330
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Sony H300 vs Sony W330 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
- Introduced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Released January 2010
Sony H300 vs Sony W330 Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Sony H300 and Sony W330, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the H300 (20MP) and W330 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe H300 was revealed 4 years after the W330 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the H300 grades against the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony H300 vs Sony W330 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are viewable at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony W330
H300 | W330 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | January 2010 | More modern by 50 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony H300
W330 | H300 |
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Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony W330
H300 | W330 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Sony H300 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony H300 enjoys outer measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Sony H300 and Sony W330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the H300 against the W330.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the H300 and W330 is 63 and 96 respectively.
Sony H300 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the H300 and W330.
To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to provide greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher H300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony H300 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-02-13 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Clear Photo LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 201k dot | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.80 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 590g (1.30 lbs) | 128g (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
Style 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $249 | $170 |