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Sony HX200V vs Sony HX300

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX100V
  • Successor is Sony HX300
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX200V
  • New Model is Sony HX400V
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Sony HX200V vs Sony HX300 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony HX200V vs Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HX200V was revealed 9 months earlier than the HX300 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HX200V matches up versus the HX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony HX300

 HX200V HX300 
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony HX200V

 HX300 HX200V 
LaunchedFebruary 2013May 2012Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony HX300

 HX200V HX300 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX200V has got physical measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check out the Sony HX200V vs Sony HX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the HX200V versus the HX300.

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX200V and HX300 is 66 and 63 respectively.

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HX200V and HX300.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX300 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged HX200V is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX200V Portrait photography advice
Sony HX300 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX200V Street photography details
Sony HX300 Street photography details
51
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX200V Sports photography features
Sony HX300 Sports photography features
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX200V Travel photography info
Sony HX300 Travel photography info
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better than average battery power (450 shots)
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (583 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (623 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
Landscape photography with Sony HX300
50
manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX200V Vlogging highlights
Sony HX300 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
25
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (623 grams)
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Sony HX200V vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX200V and Sony HX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-11 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-810mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 583g (1.29 pounds) 623g (1.37 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
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 450 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $480 $339