- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 20.4 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Sony HX200V
HX200V vs HX300 |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | HX300 | 80 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | EVF | Action Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
Retail Price: | $500.00 | $279.95 |
Street Price: | $599.98 | $399.00 |
Date Available: | 2013-03-15 | 2016-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | No |
Weight: |
23.1 oz
(656 g)
includes batteries |
2.6 oz
(74 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.1 x
3.7 x
4.1 in. (130 x 93 x 103 mm) |
1.8 x
3.4 x
0.6 in. (45 x 87 x 15 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | Yes |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | 3.30 feet (1 meters) |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor R | |
Effective Megapixels: | 20.4 | 11.8 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.19 microns | 1.55 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.7x | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 2920 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 11520 x 1080 (12.4 MP, Other), 10480 x 4096 (42.9 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9) |
3968 x 2976
(11.8 MP,
4:3), 2528 x 1896 (4.8 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 | n/a |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/60i)
1440x1080 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
1920x1080 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC Stereo) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*; 15 elements in 10 groups (including 1 Super ED glass element, 2 ED glass elements, and 3 aspheric elements) | Dual fixed focus lenses: Front lens is 4.5mm (25mm eq.) f2.0, rear lens is 1.8mm (22mm eq.) f/2.2 |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 1,200mm | 25mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 4.3 - 215mm | 4.5mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 50.00x | 1.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (wide) / f/6.3 (tele) - f/8 | f/2.0 (fixed) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | 2x Clear Image Zoom, Up to 4x standard digital zoom | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | No |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Multi Point AF/Center Weighted AF/SpotAF/Flexible Spot AF/Manual/Face Tracking Focus | n/a |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | n/a |
Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF type. | |
Focus Peaking: | Yes | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 1.8 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 230,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | ||
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 80 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Program Auto (80-1600), iAuto (80-3200), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800*; (* By Pixel Super Resolution multi-shot overlay) | Auto, 100-1600 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent1, Fluorescent2, Fluorescent3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push, White Balance Shift | TBA |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/6400 - 1 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Multi segment, Center- weighted, Spot | Matrix |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene modes: High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight correction HDR, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Advanced Sports Shooting, Gourmet, Pet Mode; Picture Effect: HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Toy camera, Pop Color, Partial Color, Soft High-key, Watercolor, Illustration; Intelligent Sweep Panorama; Background Defocus | TBA |
Self Timer: | 2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds | |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash; Red-Eye Correction: Auto/On/Off | n/a |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: 0.5 to 8.5m (W) / 2.4 to 3.5m (T) | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
Uncompressed Format: | ||
Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC Stereo) |
Included Memory: | 0.0 MB | 0.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | Yes |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
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,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth | |
Connections (extended): | Micro HDMI (Type D), Multi Terminal (USB/AV) | Micro USB 2.0, Micro HDMI (Type-D) |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.93 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.0 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 10 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.38 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.13 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.011 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 2.4 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | 7.3 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 310 shots | 220 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | 40 minutes | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BX1 | Built-in |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | Built-in lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | None; Free downloads: Nikon SnapBridge 360/170 app for iOS and Android devices, KeyMission 360/170 Utility program for PC and Mac | |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Improved Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode for movies, Full HD 1080p60 movies, 10 fps burst mode. | Dual lens lets users capture selfies on the go. Front camera has 4.5mm (25mm eq.) f2.0 optically stabilized lens with 1/2.3" 12.4MP CMOS sensor, rear camera has 1.8mm (22mm eq.) f/2.2 lens with 5.2MP 1/5" CMOS sensor. Waterproof to 1m/3.3ft for 30 mins, Shockproof to 1.5m/5ft, Dustproof, Freezeproof (-10C/14F), SnapBridge 360/170 compatible, integrated Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth. |