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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX200 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-WX200SonyCyber-shot DSC-WX300
Overview
Released20132013
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeExmor R CMOSExmor R CMOS
Effective resolution18.2 MP18.2 MP
Largest image4896 × 36724896 × 3672
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range100–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 18.2 million effective and 18.9 million total photosites. Optical format is not physical dimensions1/2.3-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 18.2 million effective and 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is not physical dimensions
Image formatsJPEG in sRGB, maximum 4896 × 3672 in 4:3 or 4896 × 2752 in 16:9; 3D still images in MPF. Sweep Panorama up to 11520 × 1080 in 360-degree mode or 10480 × 4096 in high-resolution modeJPEG in sRGB, maximum 4896 × 3672 in 4:3 or 4896 × 2752 in 16:9; 3D still images in MPF. Sweep Panorama up to 11520 × 1080 in 360-degree mode or 10480 × 4096 in high-resolution mode
ISO detailOrdinary settings ISO 100–3200; ISO 6400/12800 use Sony’s pixel-processing technology and overlaid burst exposures rather than ordinary single-exposure sensitivityOrdinary settings ISO 80–3200; ISO 6400/12800 use Sony’s pixel-processing technology and overlaid burst exposures rather than ordinary single-exposure sensitivity
Image processorBIONZBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens25–250 mm equivalent25–500 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.3–5.9f/3.5–6.5
Optical zoom10×20×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Lens detailSony G ten-times optical zoom, nine elements in seven groups including four aspherical elements; actual 4.45–44.5 mm. Equivalent 25–250 mm for 4:3 photographs or 27.5–275 mm for 16:9 photographs. Movie 16:9 Standard stabilisation 27.5–275 mm, Active 27.5–385 mm; 4:3 Standard 33.5–335 mm, Active 33.5–469 mmSony G twenty-times optical zoom, eleven elements in ten groups including five aspherical elements; actual 4.3–86 mm. Equivalent 25–500 mm for 4:3 photographs or 27–540 mm for 16:9 photographs. Movie 16:9 Standard stabilisation 27–540 mm, Active 27–690 mm; 4:3 Standard 33–660 mm, Active 33–840 mm
AutofocusNine-point multipoint, centre, spot, tracking and face-tracking AF, with AF illuminator; approximately 5 cm minimum focus wide or 150 cm telephotoNine-point multipoint, centre, spot, tracking and face-tracking AF; approximately 5 cm minimum focus wide or 200 cm telephoto
ShutterIntelligent Auto 4–1/1600 second; Program Auto 1–1/1600 secondIntelligent Auto 4–1/1600 second; Program Auto 1–1/1600 second
Burst detailMaximum approximately 10 fps at full resolution for ten frames; this is a brief buffered burst rather than sustained continuous shooting. Some modes prevent burst shooting, and flash reduces its speedMaximum approximately 10 fps at full resolution for ten frames; this is a brief buffered burst rather than sustained continuous shooting. Some modes prevent burst shooting, and flash reduces its speed
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for photographs; movie Active mode combines optical and electronic stabilisation and narrows the angle of view. Sony’s launch comparison with WX100 is approximately four times the telephoto correction effect under its test conditions, not a four-stop ratingOptical SteadyShot for photographs; movie Active mode combines optical and electronic stabilisation and narrows the angle of view. Sony’s telephoto comparison claims around twice the correction effect under its test conditions, not a two-stop rating
FlashBuilt-in fixed front flash with Auto, forced, slow-sync, off and Advanced Flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–3.7 m wide or 1.5–2.2 m telephotoBuilt-in fixed front flash with Auto, forced, slow-sync, off and Advanced Flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–4.3 m wide or 2–2.4 m telephoto
Exposure controlsSuperior Auto, Intelligent Auto, Easy, Program Auto, scenes, Picture Effects, 3D, Background Defocus and panoramas; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Wide-angle F3.3/F8 ND-filter aperture settings; no aperture/shutter-priority or manual exposure modesSuperior Auto, Intelligent Auto, Easy, Program Auto, scenes, Picture Effects, 3D, Background Defocus and panoramas; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Wide-angle F3.5/F8 ND-filter aperture settings; no aperture/shutter-priority or manual exposure modes
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 30 fps1920 × 1080 at 30 fps
Video detailAVCHD 2.0, maximum 1920 × 1080 interlaced at 24 Mbps or 17 Mbps; Japan/NTSC versions use 60 fields/30 frames per second, UK/PAL versions 50 fields/25 frames per second. No 1080p50/60. MP4 options 1440 × 1080 at 12 Mbps, 1280 × 720 at 6 Mbps and VGA at 3 Mbps, at 30 fps NTSC or 25 fps PAL. Approximately 29-minute per-clip limit; MP4 12M reaches the 2 GB file limit at approximately 15 minutes. Optical zoom works during recordingAVCHD 2.0, maximum 1920 × 1080 interlaced at 24 Mbps or 17 Mbps; Japan/NTSC versions use 60 fields/30 frames per second, UK/PAL versions 50 fields/25 frames per second. No 1080p50/60. MP4 options 1440 × 1080 at 12 Mbps, 1280 × 720 at 6 Mbps and VGA at 3 Mbps, at 30 fps NTSC or 25 fps PAL. Approximately 29-minute per-clip limit; MP4 12M reaches the 2 GB file limit at approximately 15 minutes. Optical zoom works during recording
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size2.7″3″
Screen dots460,800460,800
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 2.7-type Clear Photo TFT LCD with 460800 dots; no touch panel or viewfinderFixed 3.0-type TFT LCD with 460800 dots; Sony Japan calls it Clear Photo, while UK support labels it Xtra Fine. No touchscreen or viewfinder
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)220 photographs500 photographs
Body weight105 g139 g
Release detailReleased in 2013. Sony’s 16 January Japanese announcement scheduled 25 January availability; the prospective date alone does not establish the actual first on-sale day or monthReleased in 2013. Sony’s 20 February European announcement scheduled general sale from March, while its 1 March Hong Kong release scheduled late April availability. These prospective regional dates alone do not establish the actual first on-sale day or month
Recording mediaApproximately 48 MB internal memory; SD, SDHC, SDXC, microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC with adapters, Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo/XC-HG Duo and Memory Stick Micro with an adapterApproximately 48 MB internal memory; SD, SDHC, SDXC, microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC with adapters, Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo/XC-HG Duo and Memory Stick Micro with an adapter
PortsMulti terminal with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; micro-HDMI outputMulti terminal with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; micro-HDMI output
Wireless connectionsBuilt-in Wi-Fi for smartphone transfer and remote control, compatible TV viewing and computer transfer; PlayMemories Mobile required for smartphone functions. Eye-Fi support; no built-in GPSBuilt-in Wi-Fi for smartphone transfer and remote control, compatible TV viewing and computer transfer; PlayMemories Mobile required for smartphone functions. Eye-Fi support
Battery life detailSupplied NP-BN; optional NP-BN1. Approximately 220 photographs or 110 minutes under CIPA conditions; approximately 35 minutes actual movie use or 55 minutes continuous movie use, distinct from per-clip limitsSupplied NP-BX1. Approximately 500 photographs or 250 minutes under CIPA conditions; approximately 80 minutes actual movie use or 120 minutes continuous movie use, distinct from per-clip limits
ChargingIn-camera USB charging and playback power; shooting power requires optional AC-UD10 according to Sony JapanIn-camera USB charging and playback power; shooting power requires optional AC-UD10 according to Sony Japan
Dimensions92.3 × 52.4 × 21.6 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant; 17.5 mm at the thinnest part96 × 54.9 × 25.7 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant; 20.3 mm at the thinnest part
Weight detailApproximately 105 g body-only; approximately 121 g including NP-BN and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 139 g body-only; approximately 166 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo
ColoursSilver, black, pink or gold in Japan; regional choices differBlack, white, red, brown or blue in Japan; regional choices differ
In the boxNP-BN, AC-UB10/UB10B and regional AC-UB10C/UB10D variants, micro-USB cable, wrist strap and instructionsNP-BX1, AC-UB10/UB10B and regional AC-UB10C/UB10D variants, micro-USB cable, wrist strap and instructions

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