Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Both cameras were introduced in February 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Highlights

      • 20.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 201k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 0.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

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

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      •   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
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots


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

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 201k dot
      •   Weight - 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 201k dot
      •   Weight - 628 g (1.38 lb / 22.15 oz)

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

      Sony H300
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
      Cheaper $220 vs $320
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3 vs f/3.4
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/6.5
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 0.8 fps vs 0.7 fps
      Lighter 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz) vs 628 g (1.38 lb / 22.15 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 350 shots vs 300 shots

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      Sony H200
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 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

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony H400
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
      Reachs More Telephoto 875 mm vs 1550 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 35x vs 63.3x
      Viewfinder vs Electronic
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1500 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Speaker vs Mono
      Microphone Input vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs

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      Sony H200
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon P7100
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      1/1.7-inch

      10.1 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon P100
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.3 MP

      Panasonic FS25
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Fujifilm F660EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16.0 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
        Cheap$220$320
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Face Detection
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot460k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1500 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting0.8 fps0.7 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life350 shots300 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot resolution.


      Electronic Viewfinder on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 201k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300.

      Sensor

      Both models feature 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. Their native ISO range is 80 - 3,200

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with Bionz processor and can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution. They 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 cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Bluetooth on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      NFC on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Both cameras have 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

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300, and up to 1/2000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 can shoot continuously up to 0.8 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 can shoot continuously up to 0.7 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 8.80 m...

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 bodies have the same dimensions of 130 x 95 x 122 mm (5.12 x 3.74 x 4.8"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 weighs 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 weighs 628 g (1.38 lb / 22.15 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      130 mm

      95 mm

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      95 mm

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      122 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 201k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 201k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      70
      •   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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      GOOD
      78
      •   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)
      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 628 g (1.38 lb / 22.15 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      GOOD
      79
      •   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
      GOOD
      78
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 628 g (1.38 lb / 22.15 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and give them scores of 55 and 61 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      61

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      POOR
      51
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 201k dot
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 201k dot

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      84
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      POOR
      40
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 628 g (1.38 lb / 22.15 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots


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