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Sony H300 vs Sony W370

Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony H300 vs Sony W370 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sony H300 vs Sony W370 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Sony H300 and Sony W370, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the H300 (20MP) and W370 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H300 was introduced 4 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the H300 scores versus the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony W370

 H300 W370 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 50 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony H300

 W370 H300 

Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony W370

 H300 W370 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony H300 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony H300 comes with outside dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Sony H300 and Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the H300 against the W370.

Sony H300 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the H300 and W370 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Sony H300 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the H300 and W370.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony H300 to provide greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern H300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Sony H300 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H300 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H300
Portrait photography with Sony W370
40
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H300 Street photography information
Sony W370 Street photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (590 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H300 Sports photography highlights
Sony W370 Sports photography highlights
50
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H300 Travel photography advice
Sony W370 Travel photography advice
56
great battery power (350 shots)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (590 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3)
58
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
47
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
great battery power (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H300
Vlogging with Sony W370
24
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (590g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Sony H300 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H300 and Sony W370
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-13 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 590 grams (1.30 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage 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 release $249 $230