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Sony H300 vs Sony WX30

Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony H300 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Released February 2014
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Sony H300 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Sony H300 versus Sony WX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the H300 (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H300 was brought out 2 years after the WX30 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the H300 scores versus the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony WX30

 H300 WX30 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2011More modern by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony H300

 WX30 H300 
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony WX30

 H300 WX30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony H300 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony H300 enjoys outer dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the H300 compared to the WX30.

Sony H300 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H300 and WX30 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sony H300 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the H300 and WX30.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H300 to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent H300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony H300 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H300 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H300 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX30 Portrait photography advice
40
decent megapixels (20MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H300
Street photography with Sony WX30
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (590 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H300 Sports photography factors
Sony WX30 Sports photography factors
50
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H300 Travel photography advice
Sony WX30 Travel photography advice
56
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (590g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
69
lighter than competition (117g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H300 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX30 Landscape photography advice
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
great battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (590g)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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Sony H300 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H300 and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-13 2011-07-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz(R) BIONZ
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 20MP 16MP
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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Clear Photo LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 590 gr (1.30 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photos 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage 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 One One
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