Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
MPN: DSC-H300B | EAN: 4905524957181 | Model: Cyber-shot DSC-H300
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.
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 camera would suit you adequately.
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 video camera should be sufficient for your needs.
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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.
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.
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.
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Specification | Description |
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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 |