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Sony H300 Review

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    Main Features

    • 20MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • ISO 80 - 3200
    • 25-875 mm F3-5.9 Zoom Lens
    • Optical Image Stabilization
    • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
    • 1.0fps continuous shooting
    • 590g. 130 x 95 x 122 mm
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    Sony H300 Overview

    First introduced in February 2014 , Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 is a 20.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 35.0x zoom 25-875 mm F3-5.9 lens.

    Sony H300 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Sony H300 is a member of Sony's Small Sensor Superzoom class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model.

    Sony Small Sensor Superzoom Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Sony HX99
    Compare
    2018 18.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 10.0 fps 102 x 58 x 36mm 242g
    Sony HX350
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    2016 20.0MP - 1/2.3 10.0 fps 130 x 93 x 103mm 652g
    Sony HX80
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    2016 18.0MP - 1/2.3 10.0 fps 102 x 58 x 36mm 245g
    Sony HX90V
    Compare
    2015 18.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 10.0 fps 102 x 58 x 36mm 245g
    Sony WX500
    Compare
    2015 18.0MP - 1/2.3" 10.0 fps 102 x 58 x 36mm 236g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
    Sony HX99 vs HX350 vs HX80 vs HX90V vs WX500


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    Sony H300 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Sony H300 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Image Stabilization
    Face Detection Focusing
    20.0MP - High Resolution Sensor
    Long Battery Life (350 shots)
    Manual Exposure
    25mm Wide Angle Lens
    875mm Good Tele Lens
    35.0X Optical Zoom
    Panorama Shooting
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Full HD Video
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW Shooting
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 3.200
    Only Unknown Focus Points
    1/1500s Low Max Shutter Speed
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
    Heavy Body: 590
    No Manual Focusing
    No Environmental Sealing
    Slow Lens at Wide: f3.00
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90

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    Sony H300 Physical Specs
    Sony H300 weighs 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz) and has external dimensions of 130 x 95 x 122 mm (5.1 x 3.74 x 4.81″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR-Like type cameras is 591g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 122mm, it also has an average thickness.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Sony H300 with the dimensions:

    Sony H300 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Sony H300 Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Sony H300, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Sony H300 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Sony H300 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery



    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Sony H300 with its main competitors:

    Sony H300 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs H300 Thickness vs H300
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Camera Nikon B500
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    541g 49g lighter 95mm 27mm thinner
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Camera Sony HX300
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    623g 33g heavier 103mm 19mm thinner
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Camera Canon SX420 IS
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    325g 265g lighter 85mm 37mm thinner
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Camera Sony H400
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    628g 38g heavier 122mm equal thickness
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Camera Canon SX540 HS
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    442g 148g lighter 92mm 30mm thinner
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Camera Sony HX400V
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    660g 70g heavier 103mm 19mm thinner
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Camera Sony H200
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    530g 60g lighter 87mm 35mm thinner
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Camera Panasonic FZ80
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    616g 26g heavier 119mm 3mm thinner

    Weather Sealing

    Sony H300 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Sony H300 Lens

    Sony H300 features a 25-875 mm F3-5.9 35× zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 25mm and remarkable super telephoto reach at 875mm.

    Wide Coverage

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    H300
    Widest - Samsung WB2200F
    Average
    Telezoom

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    H300
    Longest - Nikon P1000
    Average

    With a max aperture of f3.00 at 25mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end, and it is slow at the tele end with its max aperture of f5.90.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    H300
    Fastest - Sony RX10 III
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    H300
    Fastest - Olympus 1
    Average

    H300 is equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds.

    Sony H300 Sensor and Photography Features

    Sony H300 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Bionz(R) processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 5152 x 3864 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3 and 16:9. H300 has a native ISO range of 80 - 3200 but unfortunately, Sony H300 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a DSLR-Like camera with a RAW support, consider or in the same price range.

    Sony H300 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. GoPro Hero9 Black with its 23.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Sony H300 vs GoPro Hero9 Black or take a look at Highest resolution Bridge cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Sony H300's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Sony H300 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Sony H300 Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Sony H300 LCD

    Sony H300 has a Fixed Type 3.00-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 460k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    Sony H300 back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Bridge Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    H300 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Bridge camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 (Compare) or Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II (Compare).
    Alternatively, check here the list of all Bridge cameras with viewfinder..

    Sony H300 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    You can connect H300 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Sony H300 Battery

    Sony H300 is powered by a proprietary battery which provides a battery life of 350 shots according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of DSLR-Like type cameras is 353 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.

    Battery Life Comparison in Small Sensor Superzoom Cameras

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    Fujifilm HS35EXR with its 600shots is the model with longest battery life among Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Check the comparison of Sony H300 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR or take a look at Longest Battery Life Bridge cameras list.

    Sony H300 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Camera Nikon B500
    Compare
    1920 x 1080 600shots Yes Yes No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Camera Sony HX300
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    1920 x 1080 shots No No No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Camera Canon SX420 IS
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    1280 x 720 195shots Yes No Yes
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Camera Sony H400
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    1280 X 720 300shots No No No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Camera Canon SX540 HS
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    1920 x 1080 205shots Yes No Yes
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Camera Sony HX400V
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    1920 x 1080 300shots Yes No Yes
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Camera Sony H200
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    1280 x 720 240shots No No No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Camera Panasonic FZ80
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    3840 x 2160 330shots Yes No No

    Sony H300 Video Features

    With Sony H300, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1280 x 720 at 30p fps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. 1280 x 720 is a low video resolution by todays standards. If video quality is important for you, we recommend you to look at cameras with Full HD, even better 4K / Ultra-HD resolution .

    H300 has a built-in Mono microphone and a Mono speaker. On the other hand, Sony H300 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a DSLR-Like camera with external microphone connectivity, consider or in a similar price range.

    Also read:

    • Best Bridge Cameras with Microphone Port
    • Best Bridge Cameras with Headphone Port

    Sony H300 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Sony H300 can shoot continuously at max speed of 1 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/1500 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately H300 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Sony H300 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

    Sony H300 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    What type of Photography is Sony H300 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Sony H300 in 5 different photography areas.

    Sony H300 for Portrait Photography

    Sony H300 has a score of 32 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theH300.
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
    Image Stabilization
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Average Ergonomics&Handling
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Focus Mode

    Read the details of how we scored Sony H300 for Portrait Photography

    Sony H300 for Street Photography

    Sony H300 has a score of 52 for Street Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Street is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Image Stabilization
    25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Medium sized Body
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Sony H300 for Street Photography

    Sony H300 for Sports Photography

    Sony H300 has a score of 39 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theH300.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Image Stabilization
    875 mm Tele Lens
    Average Ergonomics&Handling
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
    Environmental Sealings
    Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1500s
    Unknown Focus Points
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Flash Shoe
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Sony H300 for Sports Photography

    Sony H300 for Daily Photography

    Sony H300 has a score of 51 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    35.0X Optical Zoom
    Medium size Body
    590g
    Body Thickness 122mm
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Sony H300 for Daily Photography

    Sony H300 for Landscape Photography

    Sony H300 has a score of 25 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theH300.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Sony H300 for Landscape Photography
    Sony H300 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Sony H300 compares with other DSLR-Like cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Sony H300 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Sony H300

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Sony H300 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Sony HX400V
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    Sony H200
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    Panasonic FZ80
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    Sony H300 Alternatives in Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Sony H300 with Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked cameras in Sony H300's price range.

    Sony H300 Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Sony H300 has an Overall Score of 37/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 is ranked #99 out of 113 in DSLR-Like cameras (Top 20 Bridge), and ranked #841 out of 1244 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #841 out of 1244 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #99 out of 113 in Top Ranking Bridge Cameras
    #192 out of 245 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Superzoom Cameras
    #357 out of 740 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Sensor Cameras
    #65 out of 104 in Lightest Bridge Cameras with Small Sensor sensor(590g)
    #518 out of 917 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Sony H300
    Does the Sony H300 have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Sony H300 have RAW support?
    Does the Sony H300 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Sony H300 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Sony H300?
    What is the Sensor Size of Sony H300?
    is the Sony H300 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Sony H300 have Touch Screen?
    Does the Sony H300 have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Sony H300?
    What is the Weight of Sony H300?
    What are the Dimensions of Sony H300?
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Sony
    Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
    Announced 2014-02-13
    Body Type SLR-like (bridge)
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Number of Lenses
    Lens Focal Range 25-875 mm (35×)
    Max Aperture F3-5.9
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Technology Clear Photo LCD
    Screen Size 3.00"
    Screen Resolution 460k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution 201k dots
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 30s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/1500s
    Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 8.80 m
    Flash Modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CCD
    Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 20 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 5152 x 3864
    Max Native ISO 3,200
    Min Native ISO 80
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points Unknown
    Number of Cross Focus Points 0
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p)
    Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720
    Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 590g
    Physical Dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm
    Battery Life 350 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
    Storage Slots 1


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