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Sony H300 vs Sony W510

Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony H300 vs Sony W510 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
  • Released February 2014
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony H300 vs Sony W510 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Sony H300 versus Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the H300 (20MP) and W510 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H300 was manufactured 3 years after the W510 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the H300 matches up against the W510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony W510

 H300 W510 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 38 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony H300

 W510 H300 

Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony W510

 H300 W510 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sony H300 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony H300 provides exterior dimensions 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 W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony H300 versus Sony W510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the H300 vs the W510.

Sony H300 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H300 and W510 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sony H300 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the H300 and W510.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony H300 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger H300 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony H300 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H300 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H300 Portrait photography features
Sony W510 Portrait photography features
40
MP count decent (20MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H300 as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (590 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H300
Sports photography with Sony W510
50
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
features tracking focus
good battery life (350 shots)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H300 Travel photography details
Sony W510 Travel photography details
56
good battery life (350 shots)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (590 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
58
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H300 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W510 Landscape photography highlights
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery life (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
32
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H300 Vlogging details
Sony W510 Vlogging details
24
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than average (590g)
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Sony H300 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H300 and Sony W510
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-13 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz(R) BIONZ
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 590g (1.30 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $249 $99