Sony H300 vs Sony W710
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Sony H300 vs Sony W710 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2013
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Following is a comprehensive review of the Sony H300 versus Sony W710, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the H300 (20MP) and W710 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe H300 was launched 14 months after the W710 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the H300 grades against the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony W710
| H300 | W710 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | January 2013 | More modern by 14 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony H300
| W710 | H300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony W710
| H300 | W710 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Sony H300 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony H300 offers outside 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) while the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check out the Sony H300 versus Sony W710 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the H300 and the W710.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the H300 and W710 is 63 and 96 respectively.
Sony H300 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the H300 and W710.
To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer H300 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Sony H300 vs Sony W710 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2014-02-13 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | Clear Photo LCD | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dot | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.80 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 590 gr (1.30 lb) | 114 gr (0.25 lb) |
| Dimensions | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 pictures | 240 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | 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 |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $249 | $90 |
