Sony H300 vs Sony W620
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Sony H300 vs Sony W620 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
- Released February 2014
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony H300 vs Sony W620 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are available at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony W620
H300 | W620 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | January 2012 | More modern by 26 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony H300
W620 | H300 |
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Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony W620
H300 | W620 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Sony H300 and Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the H300 and W620 is 63 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony H300 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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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 |