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Sony H300 PDF User Manual

Did you lose or misplace the instruction manual that came with your Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300? It happens all too easily, but fortunately Sony makes a soft copy available that you can browse through online, print out, or download (see the pdf file below). It is certainly good practice to carefully familiarize oneself with the many different functionalities and options that the H300 offers, and the official user manual is without doubt an authoritative and comprehensive source of respective information.

That said, the instruction booklet can be a dry read, so that a dedicated camera guide book from a professional photographer that illustrates the camera's core functions in a real life photography context can be a very helpful complement. Yes, getting one of these camera guides (see here at amazon) would involve an additional expense, but if that book helps to exploit the camera's potential to the full, the (small) additional investment may well be worth it.

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In any case, the H300 is an advanced imaging tool, whose many features merit serious attention. This fixed lens compact camera was revealed to the public on February 13th, 2014, which means that, as of today, the camera is 3721 days old (young?). The camera has meanwhile been discontinued, but there has not been a direct replacement model for the H300 from Sony.

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Sony's user guide for the H300

The camera's user guide is 180 pages long. The pdf version is embedded below. As you browse through, you will hopefully find the information you are looking for. You can also print out a hard copy by right clicking on the manual and then choosing the respective menu option. For convenience, a summary of the key specs of the H300 is included towards the bottom of this webpage.

Don't forget to bookmark this page for future reference (Ctrl-Shift-D on a Windows PC; Cmd-Shift-D on a Mac). Happy browsing!

Click on the button below to download the pdf version of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 manual to your computer. The file will open in a new browser window.

Download the Manual

If you prefer to read the user guide in another language, please check the respective availability on Sony's support site. That site also provides complementary online resources, such as information on the compatibility of various camera accessories or the availability of firmware updates that are not necessarily comprehensively covered in the instruction manual.

Printed, hardcopy versions of the Sony H300 manual can sometimes be found online. You can check the availability on amazon and ebay via the buttons below.

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Sony H300 FAQ

Below are some additional questions and answers concerning some particular features of the H300.

What type of imaging sensor is used in the Sony H300?

The camera has a CCD (Charged Coupled Device) sensor at its core.

Which image processing chip is used in the Sony H300 to convert the raw signal into an image file and perform noise reduction and image sharpening?

Sony equipped the H300 with the BIONZ image processor.

What is the ISO sensitivity range of the Sony H300?

The camera has a native sensitivity range from ISO 80 to ISO 3200.

Does the Sony H300 feature an autofocus assist light?

Yes, the camera has a lamp built-in that can illuminate the subject and improve autofocus in low-light settings.

Which battery does the Sony H300 use?

The camera gets its power from the Sony 4xAA, which is a rechargeable Lithium-Ion power pack.

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Further reading

How does the H300 stack up against available alternatives? In case you are interested in seeing how this camera compares to another one, just make a corresponding selection in the search boxes below. Alternatively, you can follow any of the listed hyperlinks for comparisons that others found interesting.

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    Core camera specifications

    Here is a list of the main features and technical characteristics of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300.

    Specifications Summary
    Camera Model Sony H300
    Camera Type Fixed lens compact camera
    Camera Lens 25-875mm f/3.4-6.5
    Launch Date February 2014
    Launch Price USD 219
    Sensor Specs
    Sensor Technology CCD
    Sensor Format 1/2.3" Sensor
    Sensor Size 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28 mm2
    Sensor Diagonal 7.7 mm
    Crop Factor 5.6x
    Sensor Resolution 19.9 Megapixels
    Image Resolution 5 152 x 3 864 pixels
    Pixel Pitch 1.19 μm
    Pixel Density 70.91 MP/cm2
    Moiré control no AA filter
    Movie Capability 720/30p Video
    ISO Setting 80 - 3 200 ISO
    Image Processor BIONZ
    Screen Specs
    Viewfinder Type No viewfinder
    Top-Level Screen no Top Display
    LCD Framing Live View
    LCD Size 3.0 inch
    LCD Resolution 460k dots
    LCD Attachment Fixed screen
    Touch Input No touchscreen
    Shooting Specs
    Focus System Contrast-detect AF
    Manual Focusing Aidno Peaking Feature
    Maximum Shutter Speed 1/1500s
    Continuous Shooting 0.8 shutter flaps/s
    Silent Shootingno E-Shutter
    Time Lapse Photographyno Intervalometer
    Fill Flash Built-in Flash
    Storage Medium MS or SDXC cards
    Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot
    UHS card support no
    Connectivity Specs
    External Flash no Hotshoe
    USB Connector USB 2.0
    HDMI Port micro HDMI
    Wifi Support Wifi built-in
    Body Specs
    Battery Type Sony 4xAA power pack
    Battery Life (CIPA)350 shots per charge
    Body Dimensions 128 x 89 x 92 mm
    (5.0 x 3.5 x 3.6 in)
    Camera Weight 590 g (20.8 oz)

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