| General | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Kodak EasyShare M381 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Kodak |
| Model | Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | EasyShare M381 |
| Predecessor Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
| Successor Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
| MSRP | $499 | |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Bridge | Ultra Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Kodak EasyShare M381 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.33-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62 mm | 6.08 x 4.56 mm |
| Total Pixels | 21.1 Megapixel | |
| Effective Pixels | 20.4 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 80 - 12,800 | 64 - 1,600 |
| Photo | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Kodak EasyShare M381 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Image Resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Other Resolutions | 4000 x 2264, 4000 x 2256, 2832 x 2128, 2048 x 1536, 1800 x 1200, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 960 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | |
| Image File Format | JPEG | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Standard, Basic | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Open Shade | |
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Kodak EasyShare M381 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Single Live View | |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 | |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Kodak EasyShare M381 |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 24 - 1200 mm | 35 - 175 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 50x | 5x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 - 6.3 | f/3.0 - 4.8 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 90 cm | |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 10 cm | |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Kodak EasyShare M381 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Kodak EasyShare M381 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Shutter | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Kodak EasyShare M381 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 8 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/1400 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 10.0 fps |
| Flash | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Kodak EasyShare M381 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto Auto/Red-Eye Reduction Flash On Off Rear Curtain/Slow Sync Red-Eye Reduction Slow Sync | Auto On Off Red-Eye Fill-in |
| Flash Range | 3.20 m | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection |
| Exposure | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Kodak EasyShare M381 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | |
| Exposure Modes | AE (Auto Exposure) when S1 locked Time Exposure (0.5 - 8.0 sec) | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing |
| Video | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Kodak EasyShare M381 |
|---|---|---|
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | Motion JPEG | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 640 x 480 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Kodak EasyShare M381 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Mono |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Kodak EasyShare M381 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz | |
| Built-In Bluetooth |
| Environmental | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Kodak EasyShare M381 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Kodak EasyShare M381 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 130 x 103 x 93 mm (5.12 x 4.06 x 3.66") | 101 x 60 x 20 mm (3.98 x 2.36 x 0.79") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 623 g (1.37 lb / 21.98 oz) | 153 g (0.34 lb / 5.40 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.4 x 6 x 5.5" | |
| Package Weight | 2.2 lb |
| Power and Storage | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Kodak EasyShare M381 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | KLIC-7003 | |
| Internal Storage | 32 MB | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC |
| Other | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Kodak EasyShare M381 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System |
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