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Sony HX200V vs Sony WX300

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX300 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
  • Released May 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX100V
  • Successor is Sony HX300
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
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Sony HX200V vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Sony HX200V versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was released 9 months earlier than the WX300 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the HX200V scores against the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony WX300

 HX200V WX300 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony HX200V

 WX300 HX200V 
LaunchedFebruary 2013May 2012Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony WX300

 HX200V WX300 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX200V features external dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the HX200V versus the WX300.

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX200V and WX300 is 66 and 94 respectively.

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Sony HX200V vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX200V and WX300.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged HX200V is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX200V Portrait photography features
Sony WX300 Portrait photography features
45
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
decent MP (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX200V Street photography features
Sony WX300 Street photography features
51
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (583g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (166 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX200V Sports photography advice
Sony WX300 Sports photography advice
56
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (450 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX200V
Travel photography with Sony WX300
57
great battery life (450 shots)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (583g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (166 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
50
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
great battery life (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX200V Vlogging factors
Sony WX300 Vlogging factors
27
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (166 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Sony HX200V vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX200V and Sony WX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-11 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-810mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.40 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 583 grams (1.29 lbs) 166 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $480 $330