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Sony H300 vs Sony A58

Portability
63 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68 Imaging
62 Features
72 Overall
66

Sony H300 vs Sony A58 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Old Model is Sony A57
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Sony H300 vs Sony A58 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Sony H300 vs Sony A58, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the A58 (20MP) is fairly close but the H300 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The H300 was revealed 3 months after the A58 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the H300 scores against the A58 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony A58

		

		

			
 H300 A58 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony H300

		

		

			
 A58 H300 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony A58

		

		

			
 H300 A58 
ReleasedFebruary 2014November 2013Same age
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony H300 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony H300 features 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) whilst the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the H300 against the A58.
Sony H300 vs Sony A58 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the H300 and A58 is 63 and 68 respectively.
Sony H300 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony H300 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the H300 and A58.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The H300 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier.
	
			Sony H300 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony H300 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony H300 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony H300 Portrait photography info
Sony A58 Portrait photography info
40
 resolution is good (20MP)
 offers face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
77
 manual focus
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 has face detect focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Sony H300 as a Street photography camera
 Sony A58 as a Street photography camera
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 more heavy than competition in class (590 grams)
78
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Sony H300
Sports photography with Sony A58
50
 amazing zoom range (25-875mm  35.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 great battery pack (350 per charge)
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
81
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (690 shots)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Sony H300 Travel photography features
Sony A58 Travel photography features
56
 great battery pack (350 CIPA)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long zoom (875mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (590g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
63
 better than average battery pack (690 shots)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 does not have Timelapse mode
 does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Sony H300
Landscape photography with Sony A58
47
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 great battery pack (350 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
70
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 better than average battery pack (690 shots)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony H300 Vlogging info
Sony A58 Vlogging info
24
 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (590 grams)
35
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 includes microphone socket
 does not have a selfie friendly display
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Sony H300 vs Sony A58 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H300 and Sony A58
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Sony SLT-A58
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2014-02-13 2013-11-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz(R) -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3-5.9 -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 8.80 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash -
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) 492g (1.08 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 753
Other
Battery life 350 images 690 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) -
Time lapse feature    
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 1 1
Retail pricing $249 $645