Cyber-shot Digital Camera HX300

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DSC-HX300/B

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

Model Highlights: 20.4 megapixels, 50x optical zoom, 100x Clear Image zoom, Optical SteadyShot® image stabilization with 3-way Active Mode, AVCHD™ 1080/60p Full HD video, 3.0" tiltable LCD, up to 10 fps

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Crazy clear close-ups.

See details you never knew existed with astoundingly clear 50x optical zoom, making close-ups more interesting than ever. Imagine tight shots of the lead singer in concert, or the expression on your favorite player's face as he steps up to the plate. Best of all, the action stays clear and stable even when you're fully zoomed in thanks to Optical SteadyShot image stabilization technology and the camera's powerful processor.

Super 50x zoom.

Zoom in incredibly close for great sports, travel and wildlife photos. The Cyber-shot HX300 camera boasts a whopping 50x optical zoom plus 100x Clear Image digital zoom technology to bring you near enough to capture the most distant details—from leaves on the trees, to smiles on the soccer field. The camera's powerful processor reduces graininess for crisper, higher-quality close-ups.

Say goodbye to blur.

Don't let a not-so-steady hand prevent you from capturing the moment. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization compensates for camera shake by countering camera movements in both horizontal and vertical directions. Plus, Active 3-Way stabilization keeps things steadier yet with digital rolling control that offsets clockwise and counterclockwise rotations, resulting in smoother videos even while zoomed in close. The result? Sharp, blur-free photos and footage in otherwise unsteady situations, like shooting video while walking.

Pixel power.

With a 20.4-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor, capture high-resolution images that take full advantage of the camera's high-quality Carl Zeiss lens. More pixels means you can enlarge, zoom in and crop your photos without losing detail. Advanced processing technology reduces noise and graininess for incredibly crisp, clear images—even in challenging low-light conditions.

Amazing HD movies.

Record crystal-clear movies at the highest resolution available with Full HD 1080/60p video capture (records in 29-minute segments). Stunning, fast-motion video with reduced distortion looks great when played back on your HDTV². Notice a perfect photo opp while shooting video? With dual record of stills and movies, you can shoot both at the same time.

Overhead of the crowd.

The tiltable 3" LCD makes it easy to reach above a crowd and take great shots with an interesting overhead perspective. Since you can angle the LCD so it's facing towards you, you'll be able to frame the shot exactly as you want. It's also convenient for shooting subjects situated at a low angle, like while snapping photos of children at their eye level.

Never miss the moment.

Capture every moment with high-speed shooting of up to 10 fps at full 20.4-megapixel resolution. It's perfect for sports, action photography or capturing a unique sequence of photos. Your shots will be clear and blur-free thanks to a mechanical shutter which helps reduce distortion when continuously shooting moving subjects.

Get professional-looking results with this advanced yet user-friendly high-zoom camera. The Sony Cyber-shot® DSC-HX300/B features massive 50x optical zoom plus 100x Clear Image digital zoom technology for awesome close-ups. Every detail will be crisp and clear—even when zoomed in all the way—thanks to top-notch Optical SteadyShot image stabilization technology and the camera's powerful processor. The 20.4MP Exmor R CMOS image sensor delivers stunning, high-resolution photos and gorgeous Full HD videos¹ even in challenging low-light conditions. Better yet, with so many pixels you'll be able to enlarge, zoom in and crop your photos for frame-worthy mementos of every special occasion.

50x optical zoom plus 100x Clear Image Digital Zoom

Get amazingly close with 50x optical zoom plus 100x Clear Image digital zoom. Most digital zooms use electronic cropping to get closer to the subject, resulting in unsharp images. With Clear Image Zoom the powerful processor compares patterns found in adjacent pixels and creates new pixels to match selected patterns, resulting in more realistic, higher-quality images. Clear Image Zoom doubles optical zoom for closer photos.

Full HD 1080/60p

Record crystal clear movies at the highest resolution available with capabilities for 60p in 1080 AVCHD™ video.� This provides stunning, fast motion video with less distortion for playback on your HD TV.² With dual record of stills and movies, you can shoot both at the same time.

20.4 Megapixel Back-illuminated Exmor^® R CMOS Image Sensor

This camera features a 20.4 megapixel Exmor^® R CMOS image sensor that brings out the full resolving power of the camera’s Carl Zeiss^® Vario-Sonnar T* lens to deliver extremely fast speed, high resolution, and stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain. In addition, the combined Exmor^® R CMOS sensor and BIONZ^® image processor delivers extremely fast up to 10fps, Anti Motion Blur, Hand-held Twilight and 1080p movie modes.

Optical SteadyShot^® image stabilization

Optical SteadyShot^® image stabilization reduces shake and blur by countering camera movements in both horizontal and vertical directions.� Active 3-Way stabilization adds digital rolling control that counters clockwise and anti-clockwise rotation, resulting in more stable videos even at long focal lengths. The HX300 uses a second lens group shift which moves the lens group farther away from the sensor. This results in an expanded compensation area, allowing for easier framing.

Capture the decisive moment with up to 10fps

Capture full 20.4 megapixel resolution images at up to 10 frames per second, helping to ensure that the decisive moment is captured such as the soccer ball flying into the goal. In addition, a mechanical shutter helps reduce distortion when continuously shooting moving subjects.

Product Specifications

Recording

Media Type : optional “Memory Stick Duo” (No movie recording), optional “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark 2 only for movie recording), optional “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”, optional SD Memory Card (Class 4 or higher), optional SDHC Memory Card (Class 4 or higher), optional SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or higher)
Color Space : RGB
Still Image Max Effective Resolution : Approx. 20.4 Megapixels
Still Image Size 16:9 : 16:9 mode: 15M (5,184 x 2,920) / 2M (1,920 x 1,080)
Still Image Size 4:3 : 4:3 mode: 20M (5,184 x 3,888) / 10M (3,648 x 2,736) / 5M (2,592 x 1,944) / VGA
Panorama Still Image Size : Sweep Panorama: 360(11,520 x 1,080) / HR (10,480 x 4,096) / Wide (7,152 x 1,080/4,912 x 1,920) / Standard (4,912 x 1,080/3,424 x 1,920)
Video Format : AVCHD Ver2.0/MP4
Video Mode : AVCHD 60i/60p: 28M PS (1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX / 17M FH (1,920x1,080/60i) / 9M HQ (1,440x1,080/60i), MP4: 12M (1,440x1,080/30fps) / 6M (1,280x720/30fps) / 3M VGA (640x480/30fps)
Dual Record : Yes
Audio Format : AC3(Stereo)
Microphone/Speaker : Stereo/mono
Wind Noise Reduction : Off / On

LCD Display

LCD Type : 3.0" Xtra Fine™ LCD (921K dots) - tiltable
Brightness Control : 5(Bright) / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1(Dark)
Histogram : Yes(On/Off)
Grid Display : Yes

Drive System

Self-timer : Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2
Shutter Speeds : iAuto (4 - 1/4000) / Program Auto (1 - 1/4000) / Aperture Priority (8 - 1/2000) / Shutter Priority (30 - 1/4000) / Manual (30 - 1/4000)
Burst Mode : Approx 10 fps at 20.4MP (Maximum 10 shots)

Advanced Features

Anti Motion Blur : Yes
Sweep Panorama : Intelligent Sweep Panorama (360)
Face Detection : 8 faces
Smile Shutter™ technology : Yes
Image Stabilization : Optical SteadyShot™ Image Stabilization with 3-way Active mode
In-Camera Editing : Retouch / Trimming / Red Eye Correction / Unsharp Masking / Date View
Intelligent Auto : Yes
Background Defocus : Yes
Superior Auto : Yes
Tracking Focus : Off / Auto
Blink Detection : Yes
Picture Effects : HDR Painting / Richtone Monochrome / Miniature / Toy camera / Pop Color / Partial color / Soft High-key / Watercolor / Illustration

Power

Battery Type : LITHIUM ION NP-BX1 3.6V
Battery Capacity : 4.5Wh (1240mAh)
Power Consumption (in Operation) : Approx. 1.3W (EVF:Approx. 1.1W)
Power Requirements : AC 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz, 70mA

Camera

Camera Type : High zoom

Optics/Lens

Lens Type : Carl Zeiss^® Vario Sonnar T^®
Optical Zoom : 50x
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : Still 4:3: 24-1200mm /Movie 4:3: 32.5-1625mm(SteadyShot Standard) 34.5-2300(SteadyShot Active) / Still 16:9: 26-1300mm / Movie 16:9: 26.5-1325mm(SteadyShot Standard) 28-1850mm(SteadyShot Active)
Lens Construction : 15 elements in 10 groups(including 1 superED glass element, 2 ED glass elements, and 3 aspheric elements)
Minimum Focus Distance : iAuto: AF (W: Approx. 1cm (0.03 ft.) to Infinity, T: Approx. 240cm (7.87 ft.) to Infinity) / Program Auto: AF (W: Approx. 1cm (0.03 ft.) to Infinity, T: Approx.240cm (7.87 ft.) to Infinity)
Steady Shot Mode:Active : Yes

Focus Control

AF Modes : Multi Point AF/Center Weighted AF/SpotAF/Flexible Spot AF/Manual/Face Tracking Focus
AF Illuminator : Auto / Off

Flash

Flash Modes : Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Rear Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Flash Coverage : ISO Auto: Approx. 0.5m to 8.5m (1.64 ft. to 27.89 ft.) (W) / Approx. 2.4m to 3.5m (7.87 ft. to 11.48 ft.) (T), ISO3200: up to Approx. 12.0m (39.37 ft.) (W) / Approx. 5.1m (16.73 ft.) (T)

Interface

Memory Card Slot : MS Duo and SD/SDHC compatible
HD Output : Micro HDMI
USB Port(s) : Multi (AV/USB), Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0)

Imaging Sensor

Imaging Sensor : 1/2.3" Exmor R^® CMOS sensor
Pixel Gross : 21.1 MP
Effective Picture Resolution : 20.4 MP
Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters

Viewfinder

Type : None

Exposure System

Metering Modes : Multi Pattern / Center Weighted / Spot
Exposure Compensation : Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
Scene Mode(s) : High Sensitivity / Soft snap / Soft Skin / Landscape / Night Portrait / Night Scene / Handheld Twilight / Gourmet / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Pet mode /Anti-motion blur/Backlight Correction HDR / Advanced Sports Shooting
ISO : Auto / 80 / 100 / 125 / 160 / 200 / 250 / 320 / 400 / 500 / 640 / 800 / 1000 / 1250 / 1600 / 2000 / 2500 / 3200 / 4000*4 / 5000*4 / 6400*4 / 8000*4 / 10000*4 / 12800*4
White Balance Mode : Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash / One Push, One Push Set / White Balance Shift

Convenience Features

Red-Eye Reduction : Auto / On / Off
Erase/Protect : Erase: Single / Select / Date / Folder / AVCHD Protect: Single / Select / Date / Folder / AVCHD
Power Save Mode : Standard / Max / Off

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.) : W x H x D:5 1/8" x 3 3/4" x 4 1/8" (129.6 x 93.2 x 103.2mm)
Weight (Approx.) : 1lb 6.9oz (650g)
Weight(Approx) (Main unit only) : 1lb 6.0oz (623g)

In the Box

Micro USB cable
Instruction Manual

Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1
Shoulder Strap

AC AdaptorAC-UB10
Lens Cap

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DSC-HX300/B 3.5 5 6 6

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, same old features. I was expecting more but this time it is worst than ever. March 29, 2013

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 effects. The Sony has more and they are easier to use. The zoom goes digital as well up to 200X. I thought it was listed 50X opt and 100X dig, so good news. Certainly larger and heavier than Canon. Have to be careful with shutter button, it is very light touch and you may take a photo while trying to focus by mistake. The zoom not as fast as other Sonys. Now for the sad news, the zoom ( image ) on the Canon is better at the higher magnifications, 50x, 100x and 200x. Regular shots,Sony is excellent. I bought this to take shots of birds and the focus and clarity is just not there.Macro, flawless. Do not know what to do, thought I was a Sony customer for life. I do use a Canon T4i for portraits but wanted a quick 50X for the wildlife. I am shooting the 2 side by side hoping the Sony will win. March 26, 2013

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 this camera . by and large its OK for a D-SLR bridge camera March 10, 2013

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. I had the HX100v for a year, and broke it, sadly, but in 1 year, I created so much content that I can enjoy. From hundreds of cloud shots, parades, family moments, monuments and many concert moments from my favorite artists. The HX300, with the 50X zoom will only make my artistic goals even more ambitious. Throw in cool artistic features (Toy Camera, miniature), 360 degree panorama, 1080p 60fps video recording, and the small convenient size, I am overwhelmed with the amount of possibilities that can be created with this camera. Now that I have every single feature I want in a camera, all I have to do is wait for the release! February 27, 2013

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VIEW FOOTNOTES

1. Records in 29 minute segments

2. Requires HDTV and HDMI cable sold separately

3. Combined with electronic stabilization

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