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Sony H300 vs Sony W800

Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Sony H300 vs Sony W800 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
  • Announced February 2014
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2014
Photography Glossary

Sony H300 vs Sony W800 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony H300 and Sony W800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H300 was brought out within a month of the W800 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the H300 matches up against the W800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony W800

 H300 W800 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony H300

 W800 H300 

Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony W800

 H300 W800 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2014Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sony H300 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony H300 comes with outer measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the H300 and the W800.

Sony H300 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the H300 and W800 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sony H300 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the H300 and W800.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Sony H300 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H300 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H300 Portrait photography information
Sony W800 Portrait photography information
40
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H300 as a Street photography camera
Sony W800 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (590g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H300 Sports photography details
Sony W800 Sports photography details
50
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
has tracking focus
great battery (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H300 Travel photography details
Sony W800 Travel photography details
56
great battery (350 shots)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (590 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3)
70
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W800 as a Landscape photography camera
47
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
great battery (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W800 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than competition (590g)
33
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony H300 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H300 and Sony W800
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-13 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz(R) -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3-5.9 f/3.2-6.4
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Clear Photo LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 590 gr (1.30 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Battery type 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 type 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 Single Single
Cost at launch $249 $90