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Sony H300 vs Sony W620

Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony H300 vs Sony W620 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
  • Released February 2014
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Sony H300 vs Sony W620 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Sony H300 and Sony W620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the H300 (20MP) and W620 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H300 was released 2 years after the W620 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the H300 matches up versus the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony W620

 H300 W620 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 26 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony H300

 W620 H300 

Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony W620

 H300 W620 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Sony H300 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony H300 features 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) and the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the H300 and the W620.

Sony H300 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the H300 and W620 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sony H300 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the H300 and W620.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony H300 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer H300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sony H300 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H300 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H300 Portrait photography factors
Sony W620 Portrait photography factors
40
decent MP (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H300 Street photography details
Sony W620 Street photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (590 grams)
56
lighter than competition (116g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H300 Sports photography highlights
Sony W620 Sports photography highlights
50
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H300 Travel photography information
Sony W620 Travel photography information
56
great battery pack (350 shots)
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (590 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3)
68
lighter than competition (116 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H300
Landscape photography with Sony W620
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
33
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (590 grams)
30
decently wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sony H300 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H300 and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-13 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz(R) BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $249 $102