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Predecessor: |
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
DSC-W300 |
X Vario |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Ultra Compact |
Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$349.99 |
$2850.00 |
Street Price: |
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$2,950.00 |
Date Available: |
2008-05-15 |
2013-06-11 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
6.5 oz
(184 g)
includes batteries
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22.4 oz
(636 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
3.7 x
2.3 x
1.1 in.
(94 x
59 x
27 mm)
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5.2 x
2.9 x
3.7 in.
(133 x
73 x
95 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
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Effective Megapixels: |
13.6 |
16.2 |
Sensor Format: |
1/1.7 inch |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
370.52mm2 (23.60mm x 15.70mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.80 microns |
4.77 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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78 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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23.4 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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12.7 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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1,320 |
Image Resolution: |
4224 x 3168
(13.4 MP,
4:3), 4224 x 2816
(11.9 MP,
3:2), 4224 x 2376
(10.0 MP,
16:9), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
4944 x 3274
(16.2 MP,
Other), 4928 x 3274
(16.1 MP,
Other), 4288 x 2856
(12.2 MP,
3:2), 3264 x 2160
(7.1 MP,
Other), 2144 x 1424
(3.1 MP,
Other), 1632 x 1080
(1.8 MP,
Other) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
JPEG, .DNG RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
1.9 |
4.4 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30/16.6)
320x240 (8.3)
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1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
MPEG1 |
MP4 with stereo audio |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
Component |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (6 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspherical) |
Leica Vario-Elmar 18-46 mm f/3.5-6.4 ASPH; 9 elements in 8 groups including 2 aspherical lenses |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
35 -
105mm
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28 -
70mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
7.6 -
22.8mm
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18 -
46mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
2.55x |
Aperture Range: |
f/2.8 (W) / f/5.5(T) - f/16 |
f/3.5 (W) / f/6.4 (T) - f/16 in 1/3EV steps |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
2x Precision, up to 19x (total) Smart Zoom |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
9-area Contrast Detection with Face Detect; Center-Weighted AF, Spot AF |
Contrast Detection: 1-point, 11-point, spot, face detection |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Real-image optical zoom |
Optional EVF 2 Electronic Viewfinder |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.7 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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920,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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12500 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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100 |
ISO Settings: |
80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent-1, Fluorescent-2, Fluorescent-3, Incandescent, Flash WB, One Push/Push Set |
Auto, daylight, cloud, halogen lighting, shade, electronic flash, 2 manual settings, manual color temperature setting; fine adjustment option for all settings |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2000 - 30 sec |
1/2000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot |
Multi-field, center-weighted, spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
No |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
No |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Extra High Sensitivity, Soft Snap, Smile Shutter, Underwater |
Automatic bracketing: Three pictures in graduations up to 3 EV, adjustable in 1/3 EV increments |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, On, Slow Synch, Off |
Auto, auto/Red-Eye, forced on, forced on/Red eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red eye, Studio |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
5.0 |
Flash Range Description: |
ISO Auto: W: 0.2 - 5.5m T: 0.4 - 2.8m; ISO 3200: up to 11m (W), 5.6m (T) |
ISO 100: 1.5m / 4 ft. |
Max Flash Sync: |
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1/2000 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
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.DNG RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MPEG1 |
MP4 with stereo audio |
Included Memory: |
15.0 MB |
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Included Memory Type: |
Internal |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
Remote Control: |
No |
No |
Remote Control Type: |
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Connections (extended): |
Multi-terminal; HD 1080i video out with optional accessory |
HMDI, Electronic Viewfinder Socket |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.77 |
1.13 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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1.36 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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9 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
1.9 |
4.4 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
Unlimited |
7 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.42 seconds |
0.30 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.54 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.380 seconds |
0.143 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.77 seconds |
0.43 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.008 seconds |
0.040 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.317s |
Startup Time: |
2.9 seconds |
1.9 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
1.5 seconds |
1.8 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
9.0 seconds |
3.3 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
300 shots |
350 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NP-BG1 |
Proprietary 3.7v 1600mAh |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
Picture Motion Browser v3.0, Music Transfer |
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (free download after registration) |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X v10.3+ |
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Notes & Features: |
Super Steady-Shot Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Smile Shutter, DRO, HD video out. Retouch: Unsharp Mask, Happy Face. |
Fixed 28-70mm eq. f/3.5-6.4 lens, 16-megapixel APS-C sensor, up to 1080p30 videos, magnesium and aluminum body with soft leather trim. Available in black or silver. |