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Predecessor: |
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Sony HX200V
HX200V vs HX300
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
S4000 |
HX300 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
EVF |
EVF |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$279.95 |
$500.00 |
Street Price: |
$205.00 |
$599.98 |
Date Available: |
2011-03-30 |
2013-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
19.0 oz
(540 g)
includes batteries
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23.1 oz
(656 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.6 x
3.2 x
3.9 in.
(118 x
81 x
100 mm)
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5.1 x
3.7 x
4.1 in.
(130 x
93 x
103 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Sony Exmor R |
Effective Megapixels: |
14.0 |
20.4 |
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: |
1.44 microns |
1.19 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
2.7x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
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RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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Image Resolution: |
4288 x 3216
(13.8 MP,
4:3), 4288 x 2864
(12.3 MP,
3:2), 4288 x 2416
(10.4 MP,
Other), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 2048
(6.3 MP,
3:2), 3072 x 1728
(5.3 MP,
16:9), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1360
(2.8 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9) |
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) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG |
JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
1.2 |
10.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
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1920x1080 (60p/60i)
1440x1080 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
AVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Fujinon Zoom with Super EBC Coating, 15 elements in 11 groups |
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*; 15 elements in 10 groups (including 1 Super ED glass element, 2 ED glass elements, and 3 aspheric elements) |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
720mm
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24 -
1,200mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
4.3 -
129mm
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4.3 -
215mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
30.00x |
50.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.1 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - ?? |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/6.3 (tele) - f/8 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
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1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
2 -
100 cm
0.8 -
39.4 in
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 6.7x |
2x Clear Image Zoom, Up to 4x standard digital zoom |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect AF; Center, Multi, Area, Tracking |
Contrast Detection: Multi Point AF/Center Weighted AF/SpotAF/Flexible Spot AF/Manual/Face Tracking Focus |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
No |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
EVF type; 0.2-inch., 200K-dots color LCD |
EVF type. |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
460,000 dots
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921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
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Selfie Screen: |
No |
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Max Playback Zoom: |
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Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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80 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, Equivalent to ISO 64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200* / 6400* (Standard Output Sensitivity) * * ISO3200/6400 is effective in S mode. |
Program Auto (80-1600), iAuto (80-3200), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800*; (* By Pixel Super Resolution multi-shot overlay) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm white), Fluorescent light (Cool white), Incandescent light, Custom |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent1, Fluorescent2, Fluorescent3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push, White Balance Shift |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2000 - 8 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
256-zone Multi, Average, Spot |
Multi segment, Center- weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
SR AUTO, AUTO, P, S, A, M, Custom, Movie, Panorama, SP; Zoom Bracketing, Natural Light & with Flash, Natural Light, Portrait, Baby, Smile, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text. |
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 |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Forced, Suppressed, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction Forced, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro |
Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash; Red-Eye Correction: Auto/On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
ISO Auto: 0.5 to 8.5m (W) / 2.4 to 3.5m (T) |
Max Flash Sync: |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
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Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
AVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
Included Memory: |
0.0 MB |
0.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
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 |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
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No |
Remote Control Type: |
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Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI |
Micro HDMI (Type D), Multi Terminal (USB/AV) |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
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0.93 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
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No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
1.2 |
10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
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10 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
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0.38 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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0.13 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
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0.011 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
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2.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
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7.3 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
500 shots (NiMH AA) |
310 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
4 x AA |
Proprietary NP-BX1 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Alkaline or Lithium disposable, NiMH rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
4 x AA Alkaline disposable
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1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
No |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
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OS Compatibility: |
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Notes & Features: |
Dual Image Stabilization (CCD-shift, High ISO), 720p HD Movies with optical zoom, Face Detection, Smile/Blink Detection, Tracking AF, Motion Panorama with Auto Stitch, HDMI Output, Instant Zoom (max zoom with a touch of a button), Zoom Bracketing (3 different zoomed images with one press of the shutter), Face Recognition with Image Search (register up to 8 faces with name, birthday; recognizes registered faces, can prioritize them for focus and exposure), i-Flash Intelligent Flash.
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Improved Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode for movies, Full HD 1080p60 movies, 10 fps burst mode. |