Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 with Nikon Coolpix P950 Overview
Let's compare Nikon Coolpix P950 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300.
These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras.
Nikon P950 was released in 2020, and Sony H300 in 2014.
Coolpix P950 is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-H300 6 years older.
6 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of Coolpix P950 is greater than that of Cyber-shot DSC-H300. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Coolpix P950), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Nikon P950, the maximum ISO is greater by 3200.
Both cameras have Optical image stabilization.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Coolpix P950 has electronic viewfinder, and the Cyber-shot DSC-H300 doesn’t have.
Viewfinder Coolpix P950 has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, Cyber-shot DSC-H300 has a resolution of 201k dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon Coolpix P950 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.
Nikon Coolpix P950 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Coolpix P950 |
Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
| Brand |
Nikon
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Sony
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| Model |
Coolpix P950 |
Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
| Announced |
January, 2020 |
February, 2014 |
| Body Type |
SLR-like (bridge) |
SLR-like (bridge) |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
1 |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Articulated |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
921k pixels |
460k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
None |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
2359 |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
90% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
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0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/300 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/1500 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
7.0 fps |
1.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
11.50 |
8.80 |
| Flash Modes |
n/a |
Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
± EV |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
CCD |
| Sensor Dimensions |
mm |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
| Sensor Area |
0.0 mm² |
28.5 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
16 MP |
20 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4608 x 3456 |
5152 x 3864 |
| Max Native ISO |
6400 |
3200 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
80 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
3840 x 2160 |
1280 x 720 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
290 shots |
350 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
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| Physical |
| Weight |
1005 g |
590 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
140 x 110 x 150 mm |
130 x 95 x 122 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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