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Sony H300 vs Sony W650

Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony H300 vs Sony W650 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
  • Introduced February 2014
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony H300 vs Sony W650 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Sony H300 and Sony W650, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the H300 (20MP) and W650 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H300 was revealed 2 years later than the W650 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the H300 scores vs the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony W650

 H300 W650 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2012Fresher by 26 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony H300

 W650 H300 

Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony W650

 H300 W650 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Sony H300 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony H300 enjoys outer measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the H300 compared to the W650.

Sony H300 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the H300 and W650 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sony H300 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the H300 and W650.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony H300 to render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern H300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sony H300 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H300 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H300 Portrait photography features
Sony W650 Portrait photography features
40
good MP (20MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H300 Street photography advice
Sony W650 Street photography advice
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (590 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (124g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H300 Sports photography info
Sony W650 Sports photography info
50
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H300
Travel photography with Sony W650
56
better than average battery (350 per charge)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (590 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
69
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H300 Landscape photography info
Sony W650 Landscape photography info
47
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (590g)
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Sony H300 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H300 and Sony W650
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 3.70 m
Flash modes 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 590g (1.30 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of battery 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 feature
Type of storage 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 One One
Retail price $249 $140