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Sony H300 vs Sony WX300

Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony H300 vs Sony WX300 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 WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
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Sony H300 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Sony H300 versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H300 was launched 12 months later than the WX300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the H300 matches up vs the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony WX300

 H300 WX300 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2013Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony H300

 WX300 H300 

Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony WX300

 H300 WX300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Sony H300 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony H300 offers exterior 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 WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the H300 against the WX300.

Sony H300 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the H300 and WX300 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Sony H300 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the H300 and WX300.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony H300 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent H300 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony H300 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H300 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
40
decent MP (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
decent megapixels (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H300
Street photography with Sony WX300
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others (590g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (166g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H300 Sports photography factors
Sony WX300 Sports photography factors
50
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H300 Travel photography details
Sony WX300 Travel photography details
56
great battery pack (350 per charge)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (590g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3)
71
lighter than average (166g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H300 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX300 Landscape photography highlights
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H300
Vlogging with Sony WX300
24
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others (590 grams)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (166 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Sony H300 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H300 and Sony WX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-13 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz(R) -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 590g (1.30 pounds) 166g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $249 $330