Prices: |
Compare Prices
|
Compare Prices
|
Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
|
Manufacturer website
|
Predecessor: |
Sony HX200V
HX200V vs HX300
|
Canon SL2
SL2 vs SL3
|
Successor: |
|
|
Model Number: |
HX300 |
SL3 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
|
250D |
Camera Format: |
EVF |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$500.00 |
$749.95 |
Street Price: |
$599.98 |
$632.33 |
Date Available: |
2013-03-15 |
2019-04-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
23.1 oz
(656 g)
includes batteries
|
23.4 oz
(664 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
Size: |
5.1 x
3.7 x
4.1 in.
(130 x
93 x
103 mm)
|
4.8 x
3.6 x
2.7 in.
(122 x
93 x
70 mm)
|
Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony Exmor R |
Canon |
Effective Megapixels: |
20.4 |
24.2 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.3 inch |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.19 microns |
3.72 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.7x |
1.6x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
|
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
|
|
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
|
|
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
|
|
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
|
|
Image Resolution: |
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) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 3984 x 2656
(10.6 MP,
3:2), 2976 x 1984
(5.9 MP,
3:2), 2400 x 1600
(3.8 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 3368
(20.2 MP,
16:9), 3984 x 2240
(8.9 MP,
16:9), 2976 x 1680
(5.0 MP,
Other), 2400 x 1344
(3.2 MP,
Other), 5328 x 4000
(21.3 MP,
4:3), 3552 x 2664
(9.5 MP,
4:3), 2656 x 1992
(5.3 MP,
4:3), 2112 x 1600
(3.4 MP,
Other), 4000 x 4000
(16.0 MP,
1:1), 2656 x 2656
(7.1 MP,
1:1), 1984 x 1984
(3.9 MP,
1:1), 1600 x 1600
(2.6 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG |
JPEG (Exif 2.31), .CR3 RAW (14-bit), C-RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
10.0 |
5.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/60i)
1440x1080 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
|
3840x2160 (24p/25p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
|
Movie File Format: |
AVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with AAC audio in MP4 container |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
|
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
|
Lens Mount: |
n/a |
Canon EF/EF-S |
Lens: |
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*; 15 elements in 10 groups (including 1 Super ED glass element, 2 ED glass elements, and 3 aspheric elements) |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
1,200mm
|
29 -
88mm
|
Focal Length (actual): |
4.3 -
215mm
|
18 -
55mm
|
Zoom Ratio: |
50.00x |
3.06x |
Aperture Range: |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/6.3 (tele) - f/8 |
f/4 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
|
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
|
Macro Focus Range: |
|
|
Filter Thread: |
n/a |
58.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
2x Clear Image Zoom, Up to 4x standard digital zoom |
n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detection: Multi Point AF/Center Weighted AF/SpotAF/Flexible Spot AF/Manual/Face Tracking Focus |
OVF: AF-dedicated CMOS phase-detect sensor, 9-points (Center AF point is cross-type at f/5.6, Center AF point is vertical line-sensitive at f/2.8); Live View: Dual-Pixel CMOS AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
No |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
|
Optical / LCD
|
Viewfinder Type: |
EVF type. |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, ~95% coverage, ~0.87x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
|
n/a
|
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
|
0.54x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
|
0.87x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
|
1,040,000 dots
(345,600 px)
|
Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
|
Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
|
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
|
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
|
No |
|
Maximum ISO (native): |
3200 |
25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
80 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Program Auto (80-1600), iAuto (80-3200), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800*; (* By Pixel Super Resolution multi-shot overlay) |
Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1EV steps, Expandable to 51200 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent1, Fluorescent2, Fluorescent3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push, White Balance Shift |
Auto (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
Metering Modes: |
Multi segment, Center- weighted, Spot |
63-zone: Evaluative (linked to all AF points), Center-weighted, Partial (center, 9%), Spot (center, 4%) |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
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 |
Scene Intelligent Auto, Creative Assist, Special Scene (Portrait, Smooth Skin, Group Photo, Landscape, Sports, Kids, Close-up, Food, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), Creative Filters (Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-eye, Water Painting, Toy Camera, Miniature, HDR Art (Standard/Vivid/Bold/Embossed)) |
Self Timer: |
2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds |
10s, 2s, 2-10 shots after 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
|
|
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash; Red-Eye Correction: Auto/On/Off |
E-TTL II Auto, Manual |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
9.8 m /
32.2 ft.
|
Flash Range Description: |
ISO Auto: 0.5 to 8.5m (W) / 2.4 to 3.5m (T) |
Guide Number is 9.8m/32.2 ft at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
|
1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
Hot Shoe (EL/EX-series Speedlites only) |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
|
No |
Usable Memory Types: |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
|
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
|
|
Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
|
.CR3 RAW (14-bit), C-RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with AAC audio in MP4 container |
Included Memory: |
0.0 MB |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
|
|
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
|
Optional wired, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Micro HDMI (Type D), Multi Terminal (USB/AV) |
Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack, Wired Remote Jack |
|
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.93 |
0.40 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
|
|
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
|
|
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
|
0.40 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
10.0 |
5.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
10 |
Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
|
5.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
|
15 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
|
5.0 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
|
11 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.38 seconds |
0.09 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.13 seconds |
|
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
|
|
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
|
0.086 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
|
0.088 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
|
0.35 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.011 seconds |
0.072 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
|
|
Startup Time: |
2.4 seconds |
0.5 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
|
0.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
7.3 seconds |
3.6 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
310 shots |
320 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
|
1070 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
|
|
Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NP-BX1 |
Proprietary LP-E17 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeble
|
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
|
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
|
No |
Included Software: |
|
|
OS Compatibility: |
|
|
Notes & Features: |
Improved Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode for movies, Full HD 1080p60 movies, 10 fps burst mode. |
Available in black or white. |