• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1440.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony HX300 advantages over Nikon B700

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Higher-res screen
    307k vs 230k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon B700 advantages over Sony HX300

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,440 mm vs 1,200 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

  • Super-versatile 50x optical zoom lens helps you capture everything from wide-angle cityscapes to zoomed in portraits from what feels like a mile away; Still quite light and portable considering the powerful lens; Comfortable and ergonomic design; Full HD video recording at up to 60p, with good quality.

  • Relatively small, 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor delivers average image quality that degrades quickly at high sensitivities; Images not as sharp or as bright at full telephoto as we had hoped; Slow camera to use overall.

  • Read our Sony HX300 Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm SL1000

Sony HX300
Fujifilm SL1000
  • $990
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • More pixels
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • RAW file ability

Compare Sony HX300 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Nikon B700
Fujifilm SL1000
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon B700 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Compared to Samsung WB2200F

Sony HX300
Samsung WB2200F
  • $990
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony HX300 vs Samsung WB2200F

Nikon B700
Samsung WB2200F
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB2200F

Compared to Nikon P600

Sony HX300
Nikon P600
  • $990
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More pixels
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony HX300 vs Nikon P600

Nikon B700
Nikon P600
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • RAW file ability
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Nikon B700 vs Nikon P600

Compared to Fujifilm S9900W

Sony HX300
Fujifilm S9900W
  • $990
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Higher-res screen
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony HX300 vs Fujifilm S9900W

Nikon B700
Fujifilm S9900W
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon B700 vs Fujifilm S9900W

Compared to Nikon P610

Sony HX300
Nikon P610
  • $990
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Higher-res screen
  • $599
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony HX300 vs Nikon P610

Nikon B700
Nikon P610
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • RAW file ability
  • $599
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Nikon B700 vs Nikon P610

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