Sony DSC-HX300 Review | John Sison
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I take a look at Sony's successor to the DSC-HX200, the DSC-HX300. This camera adds a massive 50x optical zoom and a few new welcomed features that will satisfy nearly any type of photographer. Keep watching to see what I think about this camera.
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this is great help im getting mine tomarrow cant wait
Did you take it?
I’ve been using the Sony-Hx300 camera for the last 3 weeks mostly on manual mode and it works great, it actually allows you to start using some professional camera settings, low light performance it’s not the best but with the correct settings you can definitely have great quality pictures. Great option to use it as a travel camera
hi there!
Where is the link on how to use the camera?
+Amber Baker I want to know also.
www.sony.com/electronics/cyber-shot-compact-cameras/dsc-h300
This was the very first DSC I brought, it's descent & worth the money with ton of features that I recommend it to potential New owners, thnx on the review BTW
Is it worth it in 2024 xD ?
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I use it as a casual camera and its great
I'll give you a hot tip. Still great but make sure you don't buy a Japanese one because there is no way to change it to english.
Yes, it's worth it. I still use mine and it's a fantastic camera But it has huge limitations compared to what's new on the market.
1: fixed narrow lens
2: handheld stabilizer is trash
3: video traps out at 1080p
4: no external mic jack
5: The shutter is slow and only gets slower when you do a burst of pictures.
I've learned to work around these issues and use it accordingly.
@@Blamedonnie i use mine too
This video helped me a lot about buying a super-zoom camera.... Out of the 3 super-zoom cameras they have in store today the Sony HX300 impresses me more with the amount of zoom and megapixels.
In this particular case, I bought for example the HX200V for travels and stuff like that. If you are an enthusiast photographer you will be very pleased with the camera, giving you options and tools to take the pictures you want. The low light shots aver great, the 10fps option is great also for speedy conditions and you have also the antiblur scene, wich I suppose is in the HX300 too. Oh, and the video quality of the camera is AMAZING. AVCHD 1080p 60p to be precise.
how to pull footage from the dsc-hx300 to my computer?
Hi! Good review! one question,,, is it good in poor-light conditions? like sunset, or shots at night (city landscapes). thanks!!
Laura B. tabari For sunsets it stills performs damn good but at night scenes it may struggle a bit but the good is that you can use multi frame noise reduction where the camera will take 2-6 photos and stitch them together to get a noise free image (best to use on stationary subjects).
It depends what you want most out of your camera. If you prefer having a longer zoom, the HX300 would be the better choice. If you value image quality and low light performance, the a58 would be the way to go.
GREAT REVEW
i just buy one and i am really fine with this sony. i need more info about how to well use to manual button... i am used with an nikon now i am discovering this baby!
nice revew i love! thx dude
Yes you can control the focus manually. There is a switch on the side of the lens which allows you to change from manual focus to manually zooming in.
would anybody recommend this camera for a vlogger
+A Lonely Meme Its a great camera for vlogging but it can be a bit difficult to see what you're filming if you're by yourself because there is no flip screen.
Place it in front of a mirror to see what your doing
+John Sison hey. 3.23 you said hes max settings or something like that. can you tell me them?
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The reason is because the a57 has a larger sensor than the HX300 despite having more megapixels. Megapixels mainly count if you're printing large photos but sensor size plays a large part in image quality.
I have the camera too.😊 And im very happy with this cam👍 It's a good cam for beginners😉
MLTech can I use it for UA-cam video making
I have a question, can you use rechargeable batteries ? Im not a fan of batteries. Hope to hear back from you on what you think of the camera
What is the definition of a beginner and beginners camera?
I just got this camera a couple weeks ago. It's my first real camera and I would love to see a tutorial on it. Would really help me out getting the most out of this camera. Great Review!!
I film my UA-cam videos on this camera and I love it
billy Can you add a viewfinder to this camera?
Can we blur background
billybooks how good is it?
Why they said isnt good for videos?
Thanks for the feedback. The presentation of my videos are still a work in progress.
My h300 does not look like this..
Your model is slightly different. The H300 is the entry level model to the HX300 which is the higher end version.
I have had my Sony DSC-HX300 for almost a year now and I absolutely love it. My only problem is that I still need to learn a lot about it and I don't know what else to do. It has been one of the best purchases I have ever made and I highly recommend it to others. If there is any way that you could maybe help me learn a little more about the camera that would be a big help. But overall I love it!!!!!
5:49 lol std
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I just bought a Powershot DSC HX300. I have 0 clue how to use it but your tutorials are awesome and I believe I will be taking some great pictures soon before going on to a more professional mirrorless. Great job...thank you!
How its going
Despite the increase in megapixels, I found the HX300 to be just as good in lowlight, if not slightly better.
WIFI allows you to use an internet connection to transfer images, GPS allows you to tag your photos on a map of where you've been, RAW capture is digital negative that allows you to edit your photos in post without much loss in quality. DSLR stands for Digital Single Lens Reflex. Take out the Digital part and its that SLR acronym. The HX300 is still a cyber shot but just a different type. Its a superzoom camera. You might want to check out the WX300 since its slim or even the TX30.
It is now an older model, but yet I bought another one yesterday from an individual. It was not used much at all.
I gave my last one to a good friend as a thank you for some help on a project. I also have an HX400v so I didn't really miss it.
I bought the one today because I know that my HX400v is not going to last forever and if it breaks I want a backup in hand.
I also have a Lumix FZ80 which has higher specifications like 4k, touchscreen, 60x zoom, etc. But the Sony just works better.
It's like Toyota vs. Nissan. Or Toyota vs. Infinity even. Toyota wins all day every day.
You can get good footage and photos with the HX300 as well. Just have to shoot in good lighting conditions and once you know its limitations, it'll be easy to work around them.
If I was on a budget, I would probably go for the HX200 but if you really need the 50x optical zoom and a slight increase in megapixels then the HX300 is worth saving just that bit more for.
There are two on the market which are highly rated and that is the HX300 and the SX50. I haven't used the SX50 extensively so I would probably suggest trying them both out at a camera store.
Can u kindly explain how to share photos from cam to mobile
With this camera, you can't do it because there is no wifi. You may need to get an. adapter to transfer your photos from your camera to your phone.
Thankx for the reply
I just got this camera today for my birthday, and I can't wait to use it :)
If you purchase this from the US which looks like you are, the max is 60p which is good for slow motion. In Australia its $100 more.
The NX1000 and the HX300 are two very different cameras as the NX1000 is an interchangeable lens camera with a larger sensor. Its supposed to give you better image and video quality than the HX300. However, they're sensors aren't that good at the moment compared to other manufacturers. A lot of the footage that you've seen depends on how the person uses their camera too! The HX300 can go up to 1200mm and with the lens you suggested with the NX1000, can go to 50-200mm. So very different there.
You can add a lens adaptor and perhaps a lens hood but Sony don't make an accessory like that. You can probably make find some third party accessories for the camera though.
I try not to make the videos too long and didn't find the need to include it but thanks for the feedback.
I bought it and it's amazing. I'm not a professional photographer so this camera suits me just fine.
I got this for Xmas and the quality is AMAZING! I took it to the Rose Parade and the pictures look gorgeous.
I'm glad you're loving your camera =.D
Unfortunately there is no accessory terminal like the NEX-5N on the HX50V and I doubt there would be one on the NEX-7N. The FDA-EV1MK is the viewfinder that can be used on the HX50 which is the same one as the RX1. As for the mic you're going to have to get a new one too.
I suggest you try both of them in a camera store because I haven't used the SX50.
Depends on what you want more. HX300 for a long zoom and a57 for better image quality.
Is this good for making music videos?
If you want good very good low light performance and image quality, I'd say go for the a57 and get a zoom lens to go with it. Perhaps the 18-250mm lens, although it will be large kit you'll have.
That's a tough cause I haven't used all of those cameras. I suggest trying them all out at a camera store and decide which one to get.
can you record video with shallow depth of field with this camera? i would like to record videos with the background blurred and the subject in focus.
Skandy Tutorials Its definitely capable of doing that.
I'd definitely recommend this for entry or amateur photographers or even the a37 or a58.
hello. does the LCD Screen turns off, during filming or photos? is it possible? (to save battery)
As far as I know, it can't but you can turn the brightness down.
I haven't tried the SX50 so I can't give you a proper comment on them. I suggest you try them both out at a camera store.
I wanna get one for my channel . When you record yourself , is it focusing you , and what you have behind not? Because I'm looking for a camera like that , and not expensive and I found this one . Does it focus good? I need focus a lot for my videos . I have a Nikon CoolpixL320 ( 26x Zoom ) and it doesn't focus that good , and the quality ( hope I wrote fine ) is worse without zoom than this camera with 50x zoom on . I hope you can respond me .
+LifeIsAUnicorn18 I had a CoolpixL840 and sent it back because it took forever to focus and probably deleted a thousand pics and 5 came out nice.
Al Vogel i have a nikon coolpix to ( L320) and it doesn't focus when I'm recording a video and not even when I'm taking photos . I decided to buy Olympus PEN E-PL6 , i hope it' worth the money .
You just need to press the viewfinder/lcd button on the top of the camera, just below the power button.
I have all those cameras with me at the moment. Just need time to review them but if you have any questions in the meantime, let me know.
Well the a65 will definitely give you better image quality, however, you won't get that sort of zoom that is on the HX300. I'd trade image quality over zoom any day but its up to you which you prefer more.
Hello... what about macro feature and night photo shooting?
Minimum focusing distance is 1cm at the widest focal length. Really good for macro shooting! Low light shooting is good but given how old this camera is, there are better options now for low light. Although, I will say this is still capable of getting good shots.
Thank you!
How do you charge the battery? There is no charger in the box...
Connect the camera via USB to a computer or the AC adaptor.
I just ordered it today so looking forward to take pics
what is the max frames per second that you can set it to in video recording because i am wondering if it would be good enough for showing videos in slow motion smoothly. another question, how much did you pay for it because at my Best Buy it is $499
Thanks.do you have any tutorial for this camera?
Hi. I was supposed to have a tutorial on this camera uploaded but there was a malfunction on my laptop and I lost the footage and I didn't have the camera in my possession anymore so I couldn't film it again. Sorry.
John Sison oh that's too bad I was looking for the tutorial and couldn't find it anywhere else.so would appreciate if you do some tutorial video about this camera.Thanks again.
i have a question if i have an DSLR and want a zoom like sony hx300 then which lense i should buy ?
Best to try both of them in a store as I haven't had extensive use with the SX50.
Is it possible to monitor the live camera output via HDMI? (I don't mean just viewing pictures or videos that have already been recorded).
I haven't tried the P520. Probably best to try them both out in a store.
I have this camera.. but don't know anything about photography. Where can I learn the basics.. plz suggest
For the sony hx 300 What is the best Format to do a movie and put on a DVD?
I bought one last week, I would like to change the shutter sound and adjust the volume..how to do it?I can't seem to find in the setup.. thank you!
You can't change the sound of the shutter but you can turn it on and off. It should be in the menu system. Sorry I don't have the camera on me to walk you through it but it should definitely be there.
@@JohnSisonPhotography hi thanks for the response! I found it as Audio Signals and it doesn't completely turn the sound off but just turned it to a soft click? 😅
Hey John, I'm new to all this but, how would I achieve a similar zoom on say the a3000 or a58? How is the photo image quality of this camera versus these two? Thanks in advance.
1) You will have to buy an 800mm lens to have the equivalent of 1200mm on the HX300's telephoto end. To achieve the same wide angle as on the HX300 you'll need a 16mm lens. Currently, the biggest zoom range for Sony A-mount is 16mm-300mm (which is a lot and fine until you need to shoot wildlife that's far away etc.) and I don't think there's a lot of good quality lenses for Sony that reaches 800mm, although you can use an adapter, of course. Point is that it will take about three lenses to cover the HX300's range.
2) The a58 and a3000 have APS-C sensors (sensor size is larger: more light comes in), which means image quality is much better than on the HX300.
Thus:
Family/fun/all-rounder: HX300
Image quality/a step to being pro: a58/a3000
Personally, I will take the a58: more lenses, built in IS and better AF in video.
Jacques W Wow thank you.
I haven't used the HS50 so I can't give you a proper opinion on it but I suggest trying them both out at a store.
Can you manually adjust the shutter speed? Can you manually adjust the F Stop? If so what are they're ranges? I have a Lumix LX7 and I can adjust the shutter speeds and the f stop. The shutter speeds can be as slow as 4 minutes to 1/20,000th of a second. I can adjust the f stop using the dial on the back of the camera or using the aperture ring. They're ranges are F1.2 - F8.0
I want a higher mega pixel camera, but I want it to have manual control, being able to adjust the F-Stop & Shutter speeds in both photography & video.
Any news on the tutorial video?
Yeah I think its a great camera for basic photos, if you don't mind the bulk.
Hey John,
Can you do a review on how to change shutter speed, color change, iso, and such like that? Thanks I am thinking about getting this camera and would like to know how to use it.
I want to buy my first good quality camera for filming videos (I have a old and compact digital camera right now). Which one would you recommend, the H300 or the Hx300? It is mainly for filming videos.
Hello, can you help me?! right now im undecided on what camera to buy, this Sony DSC-HX300 or the Pentax XG- 1. which one do you think that will give best experience for a begginer? Thanks!
Hi John, Compare to HX50V which one for you is better in terms of picture quality and other features? Thanks in advance!
i have one of these can you connest the camera to a monitor or tv, using hdmi and see what the camera is pointing at.
I have never tried it, but if its possible i will get he hdmi lead, so i can see myself while doing youtube vids.
+Steve Stevens You can use the camera to connect to a tv or monitor definitely and be able to see what the camera is pointing at.
John Sison
Thank you John i will now pick up a lead and give that a go, it will be very handy for me.
hey john i bought this camera and i lost my lens cap...... what size lens cap will fit to it 52mm or 55mm
Hey, would you suggest this over Nikon 3200 with 200mm lens for birding!!
It depends on what you value more. If its image quality, then the Nikon D3200 would be the better choice but if you prefer having more zoom, the HX300 would be the better choice.
For birding I guess I zoom place a role but still i need a fair image quality aswell! So I am confused!
Santosh G P The HX300 still delivers good image quality, you can always wait for the RX10 but that's going to be a high priced camera.
I bought a HSC 300 and I´m losing many photos that I shoot and check in the LCD during the shotage, but when I go to my PC, I find that I can see 50 out of 120 shots I took. They appear as squares with an X on it ans say that Picture Manager can't open that format. Should it be the camera or the SD Card? I have a new one SD Sony 32GB.
+Gonzalo Munoz Hmm I've never heard of that issue to be honest. Try downloading Sony's software, Playmemories Home and see if you can access the photos from that program.
Exposure bracketing is available in the HX300 at 0.3, 0.7 and 1.0 EV apart
@john sison. how does it preform after 1 year orso. reading alot of an error 62.10 repair cost 300+dollar. i want to biy this camera but a bit scared about this
I have never encountered that issue so I'm not too sure about it to be honest. The camera is still in perfect working order though.
Would this camera be good for filming makeup videos for youtube? Also can you attach a microphone to it if you would like better sound quality?
Hey! I have this camara, I want to make a video using the manual focus, do you now if it is possible? Cuz it appears a small icon on the right bottom that says it can´t. Do you know ir I can endeble this video manual focus?
Hi. I'm very sure you can. I don't have the camera on me at the moment so its difficult for me to walk you through it but from memory if you change the switch on the side of the lens from AF/Zoom to MF you can manual focus in video. Does that work?
No. It shows me on the display a hand with a block sign
Maybe is not even possible to use the manual focus on the video
The hand is usually talking about the stabilization actually. Sorry I'm not too sure about that because I don't have the camera on me at the moment.
Hi! I'm wondering if you could help me! I bought the Sony DSC Hx300
yesterday to start filming beauty videos! I did a trial run this morning, however when I watched it back, the screen seemed to be following my face and my hand? Almost like it had focused on my head, and wherever I moved it, the screen followed! I'm wondering if this is a feature you can turn off?! Thanks in advance for your help x
***** Hi. Its called face detection. You can turn it off in the menu or if you don't want it to change focus at all, try switching it to MF which you can do on the side of the lens.
which scene should i use when in a club where theres not much lighting and too many colours?
Hi, I was wondering if you could help me out! Which camera would you advise me: the Sony DSC-HX300 or the NIKON D3200?
And the 10fps and 2fps impresses me more since none of the other super-zoom cameras have that except for DSLR's. So this is a camera of my need at a good enough price.
I ordered this camera last week and just saw your video today. It's even nicer than I imagined; I can't wait until it arrives :-). I'm hoping to get some nice shots of the birds and critters I see on my walks and bike rides.
Hope you enjoy it! It's got a good amount of zoom for those purposes!
THX... Can you make video about use camera ? setting and use ?
Is there any difference beetween the dsc-hx300 and the dsc-hx300b ? Or they're just the same thing?
I am thinging which is better? Canon powershot sx530 or Sony Digital Camera DSC-HX300 Black ?
Hi!
was the image stabilization on? it looked shaky
I just got the DSC-HX300 and it's great the video Quality is great and everything is very customizable. Love it best camera ever :)
hey. i'd like to by this camera mainly for the video purpose, with really good lighting would i be able to get really good videos? and what about night videos with strategically placed lighting? i wanted to buy the canon sx520, but the this camera is not far from it in terms of video. which should i get?
Dorwin Kingston oh wait i made a mistake i mean how would the sony DSC-h300 do under those conditions and which should i take
Another question John which camera do u choose, which is good for photography and video, which has a super auto focus and zoom?
hi thank you for review, the quality video in the night is better than hx200v?, i remember when i use it on 30x optical zoom video there is some pixel blu moving araound on the video, in the night on 50x videooptical zoom is clear enough?
how is compare canon 50hs?
Thank you
I use the a99 to film most of my videos, before that I used the a77 but you can't really go wrong if you're using an NEX-5R or Slt-a57
Yeah its definitely good if you intend to keep the camera on automated settings.
Is this wi-fi capable where you can upload pictures to Facebook or to your phone?
Hi John, how this camera performs in low light and in condition of fast moving object or camera is shaking while taking picture? will it give steady picture or blurred?
Thank you for your explanation .I bought this product last night 12/02/2015
I hope good choice. I need your help for more information on how to use it please
What kind of help did you need with it?
Can you advise me which camera is better Sony DSC-HX300 or Nikon L830 because i'm confuse .
Definitely the HX300. Much better low light and overall image quality and you also have the benefit of a viewfinder built in.
hi john wonder if you can help, i want to move away from my fuji sick of them breaking down..i use a bridge camera right now, do not want to go full DSLR, what i love to take photos of, wildlife,landscape's day/sunset/night, water reflection, still life,close up to be honest a good mix of anything that catches my eyes lol..looking for a good zoom and high mega pixal...and if possible to save in raw, last cameras by fuji problems been battery tray inside camera fault, titl senor, and focus problems, on 3 drifferent camera all by fuji. so lost hope with them. since i have not brought one for sometime, would be nice for some good pointers ;)
I haven't used the Fujifilm so I can't give you a proper opinion on that camera. I suggest trying them both out at a store.