| General | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
| Predecessor Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
| Successor Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
| MSRP | $499 | $480 |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Bridge | Bridge |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 21.1 Megapixel | 18.9 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 20.4 Megapixel | 18.2 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 80 - 12,800 | 100 - 12,800 |
| Photo | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | BIONZ | |
| Max Image Resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Other Resolutions | 4912 x 1080, 4896 x 2752, 3648 x 2736, 3424 x 1920, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Face Detection | |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 | 9 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | 0 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 24 - 1200 mm | 27 - 810 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 50x | 30x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 - 6.3 | f/2.8 - 5.6 |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 1 cm | |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 921k dot | 922k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Shutter | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 10.0 fps | 10.0 fps |
| Flash | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Slow Sync Rear Slow Sync |
| Flash Range | 12.40 m | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection |
| Exposure | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing |
| Video | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini | |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Eye-Fi Connection possible | |
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| NFC |
| Environmental | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 130 x 103 x 93 mm (5.12 x 4.06 x 3.66") | 122 x 87 x 93 mm (4.8 x 3.43 x 3.66") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 623 g (1.37 lb / 21.98 oz) | 583 g (1.29 lb / 20.56 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.4 x 6 x 5.5" | 8 x 5.4 x 5" |
| Package Weight | 2.2 lb |
| Power and Storage | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-FH50 | |
| Battery Life | 450 shots | |
| Internal Storage | 105 MB | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Other | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System |
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