Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300

Camera summary

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300, made by Sony, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Feb. 20, 2013.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
2.3 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
2.1 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.0 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.0 out of 5 stars

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 18 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: AVCHD.

Connectivity

Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Higher level cameras have a more higher mechanical shutter speed, this model's capabilities could be cumbersome by today's standards, so you should consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Af center
Yes
Af continuous
No
Af Contrast Detection
No
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
No
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
No
Af selective
No
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points -

Connectivity

HDMI
No
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In
DXO color depth 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced Feb. 20, 2013
Body type Compact
brand Sony
msrp $99.79
model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
predecessor model

Lense

Focal length multiplier -
Lens mount fixed lens
Manual focus
No
Macro focus range n/a
Number of lenses -

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer n/a
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
No
Aperture priority
No
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
No
External flash
No
Flash modes n/a
Flash range 4.30 m
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
No
Max continuous shooting 10.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/1600s
Minimum shutter speed 4
Shutter priority
No
WB bracketing
No

Physical

Battery life 0 shots
Battery model NP-BX1
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 25mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 166 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution 460
Screen size -
Screen type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO -
Max image resolution 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200
Min native ISO 80
RAW support
No
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor resolution 18
Sensor size 1/2.3-inch
Sensor type BSI-CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
No
Video formats AVCHD
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)

Viewfinder

viewfinder -
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder