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How many Megapixels does the Sony H300 have?

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 is equipped with a a 1/2.3-inch sensor that offers an image resolution of 19.9 megapixels (MP), or 19.9 million pixels. With its native aspect ratio of 4:3, the sensor has 5 152 horizontal pixels and 3 864 vertical pixels.

A 35mm film slide or negative contains 5-15 MP of useful detail, so that the Sony H300 can be considered to be a high-resolution camera that outresolves any 35mm film camera.

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A high megapixel count makes it possible to crop any captured image substantially or to make very large prints from the image file. On the downside, large megapixel files are slower to transfer and take up more storage space on the computer harddisk. Also, high-resolution imaging requires sharper, more expensive lenses than low-res picture taking.

How large can I print with 19.9 MP?

The maximum print size of the Sony H300 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 25.8 x 19.3 inches or 65.4 x 49.1 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 20.6 x 15.5 inches or 52.3 x 39.3 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 17.2 x 12.9 inches or 43.6 x 32.7 cm. Few people actually print their images that large on a regular basis, but it is nice to have the option to make very large prints of exceptional shots. Also, as mentioned earlier, a key advantage of high-MP cameras is that it is possible to crop an image ex-post and thereby, for example, change the composition of the capture or zoom in on some detail.

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Sensor specs and performance

The table below compares the sensor specs of the Sony H300 to those of several similar cameras. In addition to sensor class and megapixel count, DXO values are reported as indicators of the sensor's imaging quality (higher is better). Three aspects are covered: color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape), and high-ISO noise (DXO Sports). Larger sensor cameras tend to outperform cameras of the same generation that are equipped with a smaller imager. On the other hand, larger sensors are more expensive and require bigger and heavier lenses than smaller light receptors.

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Sensor Characteristics
#   Camera
Model
Sensor
Class
Resolution
(MP)
Horiz.
Pixels
Vert.
Pixels
Video
Format
DXO
Portrait
DXO
Landscape
DXO
Sports
DXO
Overall
1.
 
Sony H300 1/2.3 19.9 5152 3864720/30p20.111.463045
2.
 
Canon SX610 1/2.3 20.2 5184 38881080/30p20.211.671247
3.
 
Sony HX99 1/2.3 18.0 4896 36724K/30p20.612.1105851
4.
 
Sony HX95 1/2.3 18.0 4896 36724K/30p20.612.1105751
5.
 
Sony HX350 1/2.3 19.9 5152 38641080/60p20.511.989649
6.
 
Sony RX1R II Full Frame 42.2 7952 53041080/60p25.813.9320497
7.
 
Sony RX100 IV 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.812.659170
8.
 
Sony HX90V 1/2.3 18.0 4896 36721080/60p20.211.673847
9.
 
Sony HX400V 1/2.3 20.2 5184 38881080/60p20.111.462945
10.
 
Sony H400 1/2.3 19.9 5152 3864720/30p20.111.463045
11.
 
Sony H200 1/2.3 15.2 5184 2930720/30p19.911.252944
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Further information on the sensor in the Sony H300 and the camera's operation can be found in the camera manual.

In the United States, the H300 was initially launched in February 2014 at a price of $219.

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Camera to camera comparisons

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    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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