Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

14 reviews

May, 2013

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Performance (3)
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Viewfinder (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the glare and image stabilizer. The lens and usability also get good feedback, whereas many are less positive about the size and contrast. There are some mixed views about the value for money and image quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

For a lot of people, the only thing that makes a point-and-shoot better than a smartphone for taking pictures is a zoom lens, and for many of those people, the more zoom range, the better.

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 has strong image stabilization to back up its 50x zoom lens; excellent picture quality for its class; and a large assortment of shooting options for all levels of photographers.

The HX300's 20-megapixel sensor doesn't translate into better picture quality. It doesn't have a hot shoe, GPS, or Wi-Fi built in. Captures JPEG only, no raw.

It can't match some of its competition in the features department, but the Sony Cyber-shot HX300 still packs a powerful zoom lens and plenty of point-and-shoot punch.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Amirk (sonystyle.com)

Worst camera !

Very slow aperture at telephoto end. Taken away some features such as viewfinder sensor, DC current input . Only 2 megapixel boosted, slower zooming speed as compared to Hx200v, same 1/3 sensor, image quality and sharpness is lost at telephoto end,...

50x zoom, New optical stabilization, Filter tread

Very slow aperture at telephoto end. Taken away some features

Mar, 2013

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Consumer review by: Daoco11 (sonystyle.com)

This is an amazing camera

I got this a few days ago. It is my 5th Sony. It is very easy to use and has incredible features. I purchased the Canon Cybershot 50X 2 weeks ago to compare the 2. Without a doubt the Sony is much more user friendly. Similar features,panorama and...

Incredible effects, easy to use

only zoom at 50x,100x and 200x lacking

Mar, 2013

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Consumer review by: abolfazl (sonystyle.com)

Its Ok duds :)

to tell you the truth with this price and this specific this camera is great and exactly other competitors like nikon p520 and Canon Powershot Sx50 and Fujifilm Finepix SL1000 have same sencor size , but Sony is taking advantage of Exmor R sensor on...

it price vs other D-SLR bridge camera and Low-speed movie capture In contrast to 400 frames per second or more

Mar, 2013

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Consumer review by: AntLOX (sonystyle.com)

The Perfect Camera To Turn Dreams Into Reality

Sony's motto of "Make.Believe" is one that I have been living with for a few years now.

1080p, 360 Panorama, 50X Zoom, Photo Effects, 20MP

April Release Date

Feb, 2013

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Consumer review by: Neill (sonystyle.com)

make it the best cyber-shot ever

why still the image sensor is so small, replace it with that of RX100. several features were excluded from its previous model ie dsc hx200v, i want every feature to be included in it.if this is done it would be the best combination of dslr and...

amazing zooming capability, brilliant body style, improved lens quality

small sensor, lack of 3D shooting

Feb, 2013

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Consumer review by: Jay514 (sonystyle.com)

Same Small Sensor, Why Sony ? Backwards !

Sony, I have the HX200V & RX100, The HX300 would be perfect if you would just put the 1" sensor from the RX100 in this camera, instead you cram more pixles into the same small size 1/2.3 sensor, thereby increaseing Noise & degrading photo quality....

More Zoom Range

Same Size Sensor as HX200V

Feb, 2013

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Consumer review by: (sonystyle.com)

The Perfect Camera To Turn Dreams Into Reality

Sony's motto of "Make.Believe" is one that I have been living with for a few years now.

1080p, 360 Panorama, 50X Zoom, Photo Effects, 20MP

April Release Date

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Consumer review by: (sonystyle.com)

Same Small Sensor, Why Sony ? Backwards !

More Zoom Range

Same Size Sensor as HX200V

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Expert review by: Shawn Low (asia.cnet.com)

Preview: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 is the company's latest addition to its stable of megazoom compacts. Replacing the HX200V, the HX300 comes with some improvements such as a longer 50x optical zoom, a megapixel boost to 20.4 megapixels and an improved...

Mar, 2013

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