Sony H300 vs Sony WX350
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Sony H300 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony H300 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
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 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | February 2014 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the H300 and WX350 is 63 and 94 respectively.
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 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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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 |