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Sony H300 vs Sony A77

Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Sony H300 vs Sony A77 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
  • Launched February 2014
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony A700
  • Newer Model is Sony A77 II
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Sony H300 vs Sony A77 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony H300 versus Sony A77, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the A77 (24MP) is relatively similar but the H300 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The H300 was introduced 2 years later than the A77 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the H300 grades versus the A77 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony A77

 H300 A77 
LaunchedFebruary 2014October 2011More recent by 29 months

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Sony H300

 A77 H300 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony H300 and Sony A77

 H300 A77 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sony H300 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony H300 has got exterior measurements 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 A77 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the H300 against the A77.

Sony H300 vs Sony A77 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the H300 and A77 is 63 and 59 respectively.

Sony H300 vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the H300 and A77.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The H300 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A77 will offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent H300 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony H300 vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Sony H300 vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H300 vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H300 Portrait photography details
Sony A77 Portrait photography details
40
good MP (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H300
Street photography with Sony A77
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (590g)
74
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
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Sports Comparison

Sony H300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A77 as a Sports photography camera
50
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery life (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery life (470 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H300
Travel photography with Sony A77
56
good battery life (350 per charge)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (590g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
62
environment proof
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (470 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H300
Landscape photography with Sony A77
47
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
good battery life (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
71
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
low battery life (470 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Sony H300 Vlogging features
Sony A77 Vlogging features
24
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than competitors (590 grams)
76
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
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Sony H300 vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H300 and Sony A77
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300Sony SLT-A77
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Sony SLT-A77
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2014-02-13 2011-10-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz(R) Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3-5.9 -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 590g (1.30 lb) 732g (1.61 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 801
Other
Battery life 350 images 470 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $249 $900