Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

MPN: DSC-H300B  |  EAN: 4905524957181  |  Model: Cyber-shot DSC-H300

Price Information

£169.00

as at 24 Sep 19 | 6:30 AM CET

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Choosist's Ratings

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 - DSC-H300B Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Bridge Camera
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Outstanding
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Very Good
Travel
Outstanding
Wildlife Photography
Just Right
Landscape Photography
Just Right
Event Videos
Just Right
Home Videos
Just Right
Vlogging
Just Right
Everyday Life Photography
Just Right
Events Photography
Just Right
Sports Photography
Just Right
Underwater Photography
Just Right
Regular Looks
Just Right
Bluetooth Connectivity
Just Right
Camera Body with Lens
Just Right

Kind of Camera

Selecting a Bridge Camera means you'll have a device that comes with the photo capabilities of a DSLR while being more portable and easier to put away while out and about.

Photography Skillset

Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 camera would suit you adequately.

Video skill level

Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 video camera should be sufficient for your needs.

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Video Scenarios

For those special occasions, this Sony camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording.

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 is a great companion to have.

For your Video posts - This camera comes with an image stabilizer which reduces any wobbling in your recordings. In addition, the size of the image sensor (6.17 x 4.55 mm mm), helps with the actual quality of the recorded image. 

Photo Scenarios

If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the Cyber-shot DSC-H300 is an easy recommendation for this.

Actions shots are for more engaging than people posing for a photograph at events. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 comes with Auto Focus Tracking which helps ensure people in motion still look sharp in your photos.

As lots of sports happen at night or in-doors, the image sensor size plays an important role in image quality during low light conditions. In addition to its 6.17 x 4.55 mm(mm) sensor size, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300, also comes with a Tracking Focus mode which is great for photos were the subject is constantly moving.

Taking photos while underwater is a lot of fun. You'll be able to bathe the subject of your photograph with the colours and hues only found when taking shots in an aquatic environment.

As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the Cyber-shot DSC-H300 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*}

From ants to zebras, a camera for nature's mosaic needs to have a great image sensor which is why the 6.17 x 4.55 mm (mm) that comes with this model works well for this scenario. It comes with a Continuous Shooting Mode allowing you to take successive shots rapidly. 

To capture mother nature in her full beauty requires a good eye and a camera that can adequately handle landscape scenarios. This model from Sony is good fit as it's got the ability to focus on multiple parts of your picture frame.

Style

It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.

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Technical Specifications

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 - DSC-H300B Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camera Type Bridge
Product Colour Black
Camera
Aperture Range (F-F) 3.0-5.9
Brightness Adjustment Yes
Image Formats Supported JPEG
Panorama Mode Yes
Photo Effects 1
Scene Modes High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Gourmet, Pet Mode
Scene Modes Present Yes
Self-timer Delay 2, 10 s
Shooting Modes Intelligent Auto, Easy Shooting, Program Auto, Movie Mode, Panorama, Manual Exposure, Scene Selection, Picture Effect
Start-up Time 1000 s
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent White Balance 1, Fluorescent White Balance 2, Fluorescent White Balance 3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push, One Push Set
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
Flash Modes Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash Range (tele) 1.5 - 3.6 m
Flash Range (wide) 0.4 - 6.8 m
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes Centre weighted Auto Focus, Face detection, Face tracking, Multi Point Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Face Detection Yes
Focus Adjustment Auto
Macro Focusing Range (tele) 1.5 - ∞ m
Macro Focusing Range (wide) 0.01 - ∞ m
Smile Detection Yes
Tracking Focus 1
Light Exposure
ISO Sensitivity 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto
ISO Sensitivity (max) 3200
ISO Sensitivity (min) 80
Light Exposure Correction ± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light Exposure Modes Auto, Manual, Program
Light Metering Center-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot
Manual Exposure Yes
Shutter
Camera Shutter Speed 2 - 1/1500 s
Continuous Shooting Mode Yes
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed 1/1500 s
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed 2 s
Video
Camcorder Media Type SD, SDHC, SDXC, microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Micro, Memory Stick Micro (M2), Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed), Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo
HD Type HD
Maximum Video Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Motion JPEG Frame Rate 30 fps
Resolution At Capture Speed 1280x720@30fps, 640x480@30fps
Supported Aspect Ratios 4:3, 16:9
Video Formats Supported AVC, H.264, MP4
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels
Audio
Built-in Microphone Yes
Voice Recording Yes
Lens System
Digital Zoom 2 x
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) 25 - 875 mm
Focal Length Range (f-f) 4.5 - 157.5 mm
Maximum Aperture Number 5.9
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 875 mm
Minimum Aperture Number 3.0
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 25 mm
Optical Zoom 35 x
Storage
Compatible Memory Cards MS Duo, MS PRO Duo, MS PRO Duo HS, MS Pro-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display
Built-in Display Yes
Display LCD
Display Diagonal 3
Display Resolution (numeric) 460000 pixels
Sensor
Image Sensor Size 1/2.3
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Megapixel 20.1 MP
Sensor Type CCD
Total Megapixels 20.4 MP
Technical Details
Image Processor BIONZ
Self-timer Yes
Other Features
Stabilizer Yes
SteadyShot 1
Ports & Interfaces
USB 2.0 Connectors 1
USB Version 2.0
Battery
Battery Type AA
Number Of Batteries Supported 4
Power Source Type Battery
Packaging Content
Bundled Software PlayMemories Home, Image Data Converter V.4
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 91.7 mm
Height 89 mm
Weight 495 g
Weight (including Battery) 590 g
Width 127.5 mm
System Requirements
Mac Operating Systems Supported Y
Windows Operating Systems Supported Y
Picture Quality
Maximum Image Resolution 5152 x 3864 pixels
Still Image Resolution(s) 5152 x 38643648 x 27362592 x 1944640 x 4801920 x 10805152 x 2896