Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

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    Highlights

    • 20.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
    • 0.8 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 was announced in 2014 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Bridge camera with 20.1 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-Hxxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-Hxxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
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    Compare
    		February
    2014    		 20.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony H300 February
    2014    		 20.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony H200
    Compare
    		January
    2013    		 20.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 vs Cyber-shot DSC-H300 vs Cyber-shot DSC-H200.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Viewfinder Resolution - 201k dot
    •   Weight - 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 features a 20.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Bionz processor and can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 5152 x 2896, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300.

    Sony H200
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    1/2.3-inch

    20.1 MP

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Sony H400
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    1/2.3-inch

    20.1 MP

    Canon R50
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Nikon Z30
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Nikon Z8
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Canon R10
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Sony a6600
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon 6D
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    Full Frame

    20.2 MP

    Fujifilm X-T100
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon R3
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    Full Frame

    24.1 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 comes with 4x AA battery pack with battery life of 350 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300's shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 0.8 fps.


    Flash

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 8.80 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 has dimensions of 130 x 95 x 122 mm (5.12 x 3.74 x 4.8"). It weighs 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

    130 mm (5.12")

    95 mm (3.74")

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    122 mm (4.8")

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    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 dimensions

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    50

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 gets a score of 50 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    66

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 gets a score of 66 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Viewfinder Resolution - 201k dot
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    65

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 gets a score of 65 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Viewfinder Resolution - 201k dot
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    70

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 gets a score of 70 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    78

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 gets a score of 78 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    79

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Evaluation

    We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and give score of 55 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    49

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 a score of 49 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    61

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 a score of 61 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    GOOD
    70

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 a score of 70 for Focusing parameters.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    51

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 a score of 51 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Viewfinder Resolution - 201k dot

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    60

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 a score of 60 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    41

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 a score of 41 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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