Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

Camera summary

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300, made by Sony, is a powerful SLR-like (bridge) camera. Announced on Feb. 13, 2014.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
3.2 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
3.6 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.6 out of 5 stars

Sensor

This camera has a CCD sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

1280 x 720

Expect recording in 1280 x 720 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. 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
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
No
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
No
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points -

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity -
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. 13, 2014
Body type SLR-like (bridge)
brand Sony
msrp $94.63
model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
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 Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
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
Yes
External flash
No
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Flash range 8.80 m
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 1.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/1500s
Minimum shutter speed 30
Shutter priority
No
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 350 shots
Battery model -
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 590 grs

Screen

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

Sensor

Max boosted ISO -
Max image resolution 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200
Min native ISO 80
RAW support
No
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor resolution 20
Sensor size 1/2.3-inch
Sensor type CCD

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 1280 x 720
Microphone port
No
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p)

Viewfinder

viewfinder -
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution 201k dots