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Sony H300 vs Sony WX220

Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony H300 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
Photography Glossary

Sony H300 vs Sony WX220 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Sony H300 vs Sony WX220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H300 was manufactured around the same time to the WX220 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the H300 grades versus the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony WX220

 H300 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony H300

 WX220 H300 

Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony WX220

 H300 WX220 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2014Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony H300 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony H300 has got outside measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the H300 and the WX220.

Sony H300 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the H300 and WX220 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sony H300 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the H300 and WX220.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H300 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Sony H300 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H300 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H300 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX220 Portrait photography advice
40
decent MP (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H300 Street photography information
Sony WX220 Street photography information
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (590 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H300
Sports photography with Sony WX220
50
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H300 Travel photography info
Sony WX220 Travel photography info
56
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (590g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3)
69
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H300
Landscape photography with Sony WX220
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX220 as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (590 grams)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
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Sony H300 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H300 and Sony WX220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-13 2014-02-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz(R) Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 590 gr (1.30 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 210 pictures
Form 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)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $249 $198