Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 Digital Camera, 20.4 Megapixel, 50x Optical Zoom

See details you never knew existed with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 astoundingly clear 50x zoom, making close-ups more interesting. Imagine tight shots of the lead singer in concert, or the expression on your favorite athlete's face at the game. Best of all, the action stays clear and stable even when you're fully zoomed. Explore the creative freedom of manual controls plus DSLR-style design that fits comfortably in your hand. Pull any scene closer with the 50x optical zoom. Lock on to your subject with fast autofocus. Give your photos a professional finish, even when the lights are low.

Specifications

 

 

• Camera Type: High zoom

 

 

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

 

 

• 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)

 

• Still Image Max Effective Resolution: Approx. 20.4 Megapixels

 

• Still Image Size: 16:9 mode: 15M (5,184 x 2,920) / 2M (1,920 x 1,080) 
  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

 

• Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T

 

• Optical Zoom: 50x

 

• Focal Length (35mm equivalent): Still 16:9: 26-1300mm / Movie 16:9: 26.5-1325mm (SteadyShot Standard) 28-1850mm (SteadyShot Active) / Still 4:3: 24-1200mm / Movie 4:3: 32.5-1625mm (SteadyShot Standard) 34.5-2300 (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

 

 

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

 

 

• AF Modes: Multi Point AF/Center Weighted AF/SpotAF/Flexible Spot

 

• AF/Manual/Face Tracking Focus

 

• AF Illuminator: Auto / Off

 

• Metering Modes: Multi Pattern / Center Weighted / Spot

 

• Exposure Compensation: Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step

 

• Scene Modes: 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 / 5000 / 6400 / 8000 / 10000 / 12800

 

• 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

 

• 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)

 

• 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)

 

• 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

 

 

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 
• Intelligent Auto 
• Background Defocus 
• Superior Auto 
• Tracking Focus (Off / Auto) 
• Blink Detection

 

 

• Memory Card Slot: MS Duo and SD/SDHC compatible

 

• HD Output: Micro HDMI

 

• USB Ports: Multi (AV/USB), Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0)

 

• 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

 

• Dimensions (WxHxD): 5.1 x 3.7 x 4.1" (129.6 x 93.2 x 103.2mm)

 

• Weight: 1.4 lbs (650g)