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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

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Overview
ReleasedMarch 2013June 2015
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution20.4 MP18.2 MP
Largest image5184 × 38884896 × 3672
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total and 20.4 million effective photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensions1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsJPEG stills and MPF 3D stills; no RAW. High-resolution Sweep Panorama uses stitched output distinct from single-frame resolutionJPEG Fine or Standard; no RAW. 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 and square stills plus stitched Sweep Panorama
ISO detailOrdinary single-frame ISO 80–3200; ISO 4000–12800 uses Clear Image technology and multi-frame compositingOrdinary single-frame ISO 80–3200. Multi-shot Noise Reduction extends to ISO 6400 and 12800 using interpolation and composite exposures
Image processorBIONZBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–1200 mm equivalent24–720 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–6.3f/3.5–6.4
Optical zoom50×30×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps10 fps
Lens detailCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*, actual 4.3–215 mm; 15 elements in 10 groups with one Super ED, two ED and three aspherical elements, seven-blade iris. Equivalent 24–1200 mm applies to 4:3 stills; 16:9 stills use 26–1300 mm. Movie field of view changes with aspect ratio and stabilisation mode. Clear Image Zoom and digital zoom are distinct from 50× optical zoomZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens; 11 elements in 10 groups including 5 aspherical elements, five-blade iris; actual 4.1–123 mm. Equivalent still range 24–720 mm at 4:3, 25–750 mm at 3:2, 26.5–795 mm at 16:9 and 27.5–825 mm at 1:1. Customisable lens control ring; digital Clear Image Zoom distinct from optical zoom
AutofocusNine-point multi AF, centre, spot and flexible spot; manual focus, subject and face tracking. Minimum AF distance from lens front approximately 1 cm wide or 240 cm telephotoAF-S, direct manual focus and manual focus; AF-C in Advanced Sports and movie modes. Nine-point wide, centre, flexible spot S/M/L and expanded flexible spot; Lock-on AF, manual-focus peaking and magnification. Minimum focus from lens front approximately 5 cm wide or 250 cm telephoto
ShutterMechanical shutter; Manual and shutter priority 30–1/4000 second, aperture priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/4000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/4000Mechanical shutter: Auto 4–1/2000 second, Program 1–1/2000, Manual and shutter-priority 30–1/2000, aperture-priority 8–1/2000. Above ISO 3200 the slowest shutter is 1/4 second
Burst detailMaker maximum approximately 10 fps at full resolution for up to ten images; shooting mode and flash affect speed. ePHOTOzine's test did not reach 10 fpsApproximately 10 full-resolution photographs per second, up to ten frames. Flash lowers the rate and some modes prohibit bursts. Focus and exposure locked from first frame in Cameralabs testing
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot with dual-group lens correction; Active movie mode adds electronic correction including rotation and changes field of viewOptical still-image stabilisation; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotation
FlashBuilt-in flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.5–8.5 m wide or 2.4–3.5 m telephoto. No external flash shoeBuilt-in pop-up flash; auto, fill, slow, rear-sync and off modes. ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–5.4 m wide or 2.5–3.0 m telephoto; no external-flash shoe
Exposure controlsProgram, aperture priority, shutter priority and Manual plus memory recall and automatic/scene modes; multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV stepsP/A/S/M for stills and movies; three Memory Recall positions. Multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±3 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailAVCHD 2.0 Full HD 1920 × 1080 at 60p in Japan or 50p in the UK, 28 Mbps; interlaced 60i/50i modes count fields rather than progressive frames. Japanese MP4 includes 1440 × 1080, 1280 × 720 and VGA at 30 fps; UK specification lists 25 fps. Optical zoom available during recording. Single-clip limit approximately 29 minutes; MP4 12M approximately 15 minutes owing to 2 GB limitXAVC S 1920 × 1080 at 60p, 30p or 24p/50 Mbps; AVCHD 60p/28 Mbps, 60i or 24p/24 or 17 Mbps. International PAL/NTSC selection switches to 50p/50i/25p; main rate represents NTSC. MP4 includes Full HD 60/30 fps and 720 p30 fps. XAVC S requires Class 10 SDXC. Optical zoom during filming; AVCHD/XAVC clips approximately 29 minutes, MP4 28 Mbps approximately 20 minutes due 4 GB limit. HDMI4 K output is for stills, not 4 K video recording
Audio–XAVC S LPCM stereo, AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo; microphone reference-level control
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,600921,600
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenYes–
Display detail3.0-type Xtra Fine TFT LCD with 921600 dots on Sony UK support specification; Sony Japan rounds to approximately 921000. Tilts up and down, without touch input4:3 Xtra Fine TFT LCD tilts upward approximately 180°; five-step brightness control, no touchscreen
Viewfinder detail0.2-type electronic finder, approximately 201000-dot equivalent resolution. Manual LCD/finder switching; no automatic eye sensorRetractable 0.2-type OLED Tru-Finder, 638400 dots, 100% coverage and0.50 × 35 mm-equivalent magnification; eye sensor and −4 to +3 dioptre adjustment. Pop up housing and extend eyepiece to use
Connections and design
Wi-FiNoYes
Battery life (maker's claim)310 photographs390 photographs
Body weight623 g218 g
Release detailSony Japan's 27 February 2013 announcement gives local sale on 8 March 2013; Hong Kong's 1 March notice states mid-March availability. March precision retained without claiming an international first daySony Japan’s 19 May 2015 announcement specifies sale on 5 June 2015; Sony Hong Kong specifies mid-June after 8 May–7 June pre-orders. June precision retained without treating the Japanese day as a confirmed international first-sale day
Recording mediaApproximately 48 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo plus SD/SDHC/SDXC. Micro versions require separate adaptersMemory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC(UHS-I). Memory Stick Micro and microSD/HC/XC require adapters
PortsMulti terminal, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and micro HDMIMulti/Micro USB with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and micro HDMI; HDMI audio during playback only
Wireless connectionsNo built-in Wi-Fi or GPS; maker supports compatible Eye-Fi cards separately2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, NFC Forum Type 3 and built-in GPS location logging; maker specifies GPS only, without compass. Non-V HX90 is a distinct non-GPS model
Battery life detailNP-BX1; maker CIPA approximately 310 photographs with LCD or 400 with EVF. Actual movie-shooting battery claim approximately 50 minutes LCD or 55 minutes EVF, distinct from single-clip limitNP-BX1; maker CIPA claim 390 shots/195 minutes with LCD or360 shots/180 minutes with viewfinder. Actual movie use70 minutes LCD/75 minutes viewfinder; continuous movie105/115 minutes with clip limits
ChargingUSB battery charging; shooting power supply requires optional AC-UD10 adapterIn-camera USB charging and external power with supplied AC adapter and battery
DimensionsApproximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth, or 103.2 mm depth measured from lens front to rear monitor102.0 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm(width × height × depth), CIPA
Weight detailApproximately 623 g body only or 650 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately218 g camera only, or245 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo
ColoursBlackBlack
In the boxNP-BX1 battery, AC-UB10 family adapter, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, lens cap and instructions; regional mains fittings varyNP-BX1, AC-UB10 C/UB10 D adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; regional mains fittings vary

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