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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 review: 112 specs compared

Avg. price:~£200Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:495 gBattery life (CIPA):350 shots

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Review: Compare 112 technical specifications and 17 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
5.0/10

Overall score

Score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

4.0

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

4.0

Reviews score

10%

4.0

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 94% of cameras
6.4

Value for money

Value for money
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

70%

5.0

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

â–¼Worse than 81%
4.0

Technical score

Technical score
4.0/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

28%

4.3

Sensor & Image

25%

3.5

Photo Features

18%

4.1

Video & Audio

14%

4.1

Display & Design

8%

5.5

Battery & Power

7%

2.1

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 86%
4.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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4.0

Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.5

Average grade

20%

7.9

Popularity

Grades by review (17)
17 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 88%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £200
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

Based on 0 · 17

Reviewers love the long optical zoom and easy handling, but battery life is short and autofocus struggles.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

Based on 184 owners sharing their experience in online comments

37%positive33%mixed30%negative

Owners praise the strong zoom, value, and capable photos, while battery drain, uneven image quality, and unreliable operation frustrate users.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say photos come out grainy, soft, or noisy, and some find them worse than their smartphone.21
  • Owners report the camera shuts off or shows a power-off message when shooting, often after zooming out or with fresh batteries.17
  • Owners say the AA batteries drain quickly, and rechargeables or standard cells often do not last long.16
  • Owners say autofocus is slow, hunts in video, and offers little manual focus control.13
  • Owners say video is only 720p, colour can distort, and audio quality is poor.8
  • Owners find the battery charging setup confusing, since the camera cannot charge while in use and uses AA cells.8
  • Owners say photos fail to transfer to a phone or laptop, or show an unsupported USB drive message.6
  • Owners report the zoom sticks or the camera shuts off when zoomed to 35x.6
  • Owners report the camera freezes with the lens stuck extended, and a two-button reset is needed to recover.5
  • Owners say the screen turns off during shooting or shows a white screen, and some report a noisy display.5

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

Technical score
Technical score
4.0/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

28%

4.3

Sensor & Image

25%

3.5

Photo Features

18%

4.1

Video & Audio

14%

4.1

Display & Design

8%

5.5

Battery & Power

7%

2.1

Connectivity & Storage

4.0
Reviews score
4.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

70%

5.0

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

6.4
Sensor size
1/2.3"
This camera has a sensor size of 1/2.3", which is smaller than 59.1% of cameras and the same as 39.1% of cameras.
Sensor resolution
20.1 MP
This camera captures images at 20.1 MP, which is higher than 61.5% of cameras and equal to 4.4% of cameras.
Sensor pixel size
1.2 µm
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.2 µm, which are smaller than those in 93.8% of cameras and the same size as those in 0.7% of cameras.
Base ISO
80
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 80, which is lower than 80.2% of cameras and equal to 15.3% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 3200 ISO
This camera reaches ISO 3,200, which is lower than 61.5% of cameras and equal to 23.8% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
N/A
N. of focus points
9
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has a focus-point count of 9, which is lower than 66.3% of cameras and equal to 26.2% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 36.6% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 87.4% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Max video resolution
1,280 px
This camera records at 1,280 px, which is lower than the resolution in 71.4% of cameras and the same as in 18.4% of cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video bit depth
8 bit
This camera records in 8 bit, which is higher than the colour depth in 8.2% of cameras and the same as in 79.8% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
This camera records with 4:2:0, which is better than the chroma sampling in 8.2% of cameras and the same as in 70% of cameras.
Video codecs
MPEG-4
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What reviewers say
Type
bridge
Weight
495 g
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 495 g, which is heavier than 61.9% of cameras and equal to 0.4% of cameras.
Width
127 mm
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera is 127 mm wide, which is wider than 66.1% of cameras and equal to 0.5% of cameras.
Height
89 mm
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera is 89 mm tall, which is taller than 67.1% of cameras and equal to 0.2% of cameras.
Thickness
92 mm
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera is 92 mm thick, which is thicker than 89.3% of cameras and equal to 0.4% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Battery life (CIPA)
350 shots
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera lasts for 350 shots per charge, which is longer than 55.1% of cameras and equal to 4.8% of cameras.
Battery capacity
N/A
Removable battery
yes
This camera has a removable battery, and 97.8% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.6% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
What reviewers say
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 48.2% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 24.1% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 16.4% of cameras use USB-C.
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What reviewers say

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • More megapixels
    This camera has more megapixels than the average camera (20.1 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera's sensor resolution is 16.2 MP.
    20.1 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 0.03 GB more internal storage
    This camera has more internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera has 0 GB internal storage.
    0.027 GB vs 0 GB
  • In-camera panorama mode
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • 5.38x more optical zoom
    This camera offers more optical zoom than the average camera (35 x vs 6.5 x). The average camera offers 6.5 x.
    35 x vs 6.5 x
  • More advanced card slot
    This camera has a more advanced card slot than the average camera (Memory Stick Duo + SD vs SD). The average camera's card slot is SD.
    Memory Stick Duo + SD vs SD
  • More megapixels
    This camera has more megapixels than the average camera (20.1 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera's sensor resolution is 16.2 MP.
    20.1 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • In-camera panorama mode
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • 5.38x more optical zoom
    This camera offers more optical zoom than the average camera (35 x vs 6.5 x). The average camera offers 6.5 x.
    35 x vs 6.5 x
  • 0.03 GB more internal storage
    This camera has more internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera has 0 GB internal storage.
    0.027 GB vs 0 GB
  • More advanced card slot
    This camera has a more advanced card slot than the average camera (Memory Stick Duo + SD vs SD). The average camera's card slot is SD.
    Memory Stick Duo + SD vs SD
  • 38.5% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models

    4.0

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.5

    Average grade

    20%

    7.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (17)
    17 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.0 vs 6.5
  • Smaller image sensor
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs 2/3"). The average camera's sensor size is 2/3".
    1/2.3" vs 2/3"
  • 1.84 µm smaller sensor pixels
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.2 µm vs 3.04 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.04 µm.
    1.2 µm vs 3.04 µm
  • 4.6 fps slower mechanical burst
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1 fps vs 5.6 fps). The average camera reaches 5.6 fps.
    1 fps vs 5.6 fps
  • Lacks HDR mode
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower video resolution
    This camera records at lower resolution than the average camera (1,280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • No hot shoe
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has a microphone count of 2.
    1 vs 2
  • 38.5% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models

    4.0

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.5

    Average grade

    20%

    7.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (17)
    17 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.0 vs 6.5
  • 44.4% lower sentiment score
    4.0 vs 7.2
  • 8.3% worse value for money
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (6.36 vs 6.9).
    6.36 vs 6.88
  • No hot shoe
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 46.1 mm thicker
    This camera is thicker than the average camera (92 mm vs 45.9 mm). The average camera is 45.9 mm thick.
    92 mm vs 45.9 mm
  • 105.5 g heavier
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (495 g vs 389.5 g). The average camera weighs 389.5 g.
    495 g vs 389.5 g
  • 15.3 mm taller body
    This camera is taller than the average camera (89 mm vs 73.7 mm). The average camera is 73.7 mm tall.
    89 mm vs 73.7 mm
  • 8 mm wider
    This camera is wider than the average camera (127 mm vs 119 mm). The average camera is 119 mm wide.
    127 mm vs 119 mm
  • Smaller image sensor
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs 2/3"). The average camera's sensor size is 2/3".
    1/2.3" vs 2/3"
  • 1.84 µm smaller sensor pixels
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.2 µm vs 3.04 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.04 µm.
    1.2 µm vs 3.04 µm
  • Lacks HDR mode
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 22,400 ISO lower expanded sensitivity
    This camera extends sensitivity to a lower ISO than the average camera (3,200 ISO vs 25,600 ISO). The average camera extends sensitivity to 25,600 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 25,600 ISO
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity
    This camera reaches a lower maximum ISO than the average camera (3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO). The average camera's maximum ISO is 6,400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 4.6 fps slower mechanical burst
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1 fps vs 5.6 fps). The average camera reaches 5.6 fps.
    1 fps vs 5.6 fps
  • No RAW photo capture
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 61% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 14 fewer focus points
    This camera has a lower focus-point count than the average camera (9 vs 23). The average camera has a count of 23.
    9 vs 23
  • No manual focus mode
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.4% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • Lower video resolution
    This camera records at lower resolution than the average camera (1,280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has a microphone count of 2.
    1 vs 2
  • No HDMI output
    This camera does not support HDMI output, the average camera does. 77.7% of cameras support HDMI output.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

4.0
Gary Jahman Tech & Life
≈ estimated
11/07/2022
Hands-on review · photo, video and autofocus tests
Verdict
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 is not recommended; autofocus and image quality are poor, though it is easy to use.
8.0
W. Carvalho fotografia
≈ estimated
10/02/2022
Hands-on review · zoom, focus, battery and shutter tests
Verdict
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 suits beginners who want fun and long zoom reach, but not professional or fast-action shooting.
4.0
Yak Almighty
≈ estimated
28/04/2021
Hands-on test · image, zoom and video quality
Verdict
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 is not worth buying for its image quality, though the zoom and nostalgic video look are interesting.
8.0
egboj20
≈ estimated
01/04/2021
Hands-on review · one week of use · video, photo and modes
Verdict
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 is not perfect, but a fine budget camera for beginners, mainly for photography and YouTube.
7.0
DylanPlayzz87
≈ estimated
02/12/2018
Hands-on review · zoom, video smoothness and batteries
Verdict
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 is good enough for most people, but choppy video footage is a concern.
8.0
Making Me
≈ estimated
21/11/2017
Hands-on review · zoom, flash and daylight photo tests
Verdict
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 is quite decent and a good starter camera, especially in daylight, though evening photos are weaker.
6.0
Donna Mystee
≈ estimated
02/01/2017
Hands-on overview · design, menu and zoom footage
Verdict
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 is compact and comfortable, but zoomed-out footage is noticeably shaky despite the maker's stabilisation claim.
6.0
AP Tech
≈ estimated
22/12/2020
Quick unboxing · first look at the features
Verdict
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 is a budget camera, and this quick overview is aimed at buyers who are still interested.
8.0
TNicoleWorld
≈ estimated
11/03/2019
Unboxing · first impressions and a quick test shot
Verdict
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 makes a good first impression, with a nice look and good image quality in one quick test shot.
7.0
SO CAL OKIE
≈ estimated
21/01/2019
Short field test · photos and video at an event
Verdict
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 is pretty decent for the price and works okay for vlogging-style shooting.
9.0
Christopher Kenyatta Sese-Khalid Jr.
≈ estimated
25/07/2016
Hands-on review · zoom, low light and battery use
Verdict
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 packs a lot in for the money and is worth it despite weak low light and AA batteries.
8.0
geminijets onetwothree
≈ estimated
10/06/2014
First look · unboxing and first impressions
Verdict
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 is a really nice camera overall, with a 35x zoom and a sturdy feel straight out of the box.
More graded video reviews (1)
creator’s own scoreestimated by us

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

  • The 35 x optical zoom brings distant subjects close.
  • Battery life of 350 shots lasts through a long outing.
  • A removable battery lets you carry a spare.
  • The 3 in screen is large enough for framing.
  • A longest shutter of 30 s opens up night scenes.
  • A base ISO of 80 suits sunny shooting.

What customers don't like about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

  • At 495 g it is tiring to carry on a long walk.
  • At 92 mm thick it does not fit a coat pocket.
  • No manual focus means you rely on the autofocus.
  • No HDMI output means it cannot connect straight to a TV.
  • Continuous shooting at 1 fps makes fast action hard to catch.

Verdict

A 35 x optical zoom is the main draw of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300, and it is the reason to pick this one over a pocket model. It brings distant birds, a stage or a football pitch much closer. The trade-off is weight. At 495 g it is heavy on a long walk, and at 92 mm thick it will not fit a coat pocket. Battery life is 350 shots, and the battery is removable, so a spare is easy to carry. A longest shutter time of 30 s opens up night scenes on a tripod. Continuous shooting is slow at 1 fps, so fast action is hard to catch. It suits a hiker, a sports parent or a bird watcher who wants reach in one body and does not mind the weight.

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