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Sony H300 vs Sony WX350

Portability
63 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Sony H300 vs Sony WX350 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 WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Later Model is Sony WX500
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Sony H300 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Sony H300 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H300 was launched within a month of the WX350 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the H300 grades against the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony H300

		

		

			
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Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 H300 WX350 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony H300 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony H300 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony H300 vs Sony WX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the H300 versus the WX350.
Sony H300 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the H300 and WX350 is 63 and 94 respectively.
Sony H300 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony H300 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the H300 and WX350.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony H300 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively.
	
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Sony H300 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony H300 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony H300 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
40
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
37
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 features face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Sony H300 as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (590g)
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (164g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sony H300 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX350 Sports photography highlights
50
 great zoom range (25-875mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 good battery power (350 CIPA)
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
52
 great zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Sony H300
Travel photography with Sony WX350
56
 good battery power (350 CIPA)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great reach (875mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (590 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
72
 better than average battery power (470 shots)
 lighter than average in class (164g)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Sony H300
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
47
 pretty wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 good battery power (350 per charge)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
47
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony H300 Vlogging info
Sony WX350 Vlogging info
24
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (590 grams)
35
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (164 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic jack
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Sony H300 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H300 and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-13 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 8.80 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash -
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 590g (1.30 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 470 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / 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
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $249 $270