HX300 Camera with 50x Optical Zoom
- 20.4MP Exmor R CMOS sensor
- ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens
- Optical SteadyShot image stabilisation
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Explore the creative freedom of manual controls, plus DSLR-style design that fits comfortably in your hand – and get closer to any scene with the 50x optical zoom.
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Key Features
Capture 20.4 megapixel detail, even in low light
Shoot detail-packed stills and movies, even indoors or in dim light, with the 20.4 effective megapixels Exmor R CMOS sensor
Powerful zoom with less to carry
Travel, wildlife and more, everything's covered by the high quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens with powerful 50x optical zoom
Get a wider view
Make sure nothing's left out of the picture, the wide-angle lens packs more into holiday scenes, interiors and group shots
Don't worry about unsteady hands
Take crisp, blur-free still photos with Optical SteadyShot that cuts handheld wobbles when you're zoomed in or don't have a tripod
Enjoy DSLR-like creative control
Get the shot you want with a manual ring for smooth zoom/focus, jog dial, custom buttons and memory for favourite settings
Adjust light and exposure levels manually
Use the P/S/A/M manual modes to control the aperture or shutter speed and play with the creative effects in your photos
Don't leave it to guesswork
Intelligent Auto recognises a wide range of scenes and adjusts settings automatically so you can get detailed results every time
Capture action with no blur
Superior Auto recognises when subjects are moving in your picture and automatically adjusts settings for crisp, blur-free results
Shoot smooth, steady Full HD movies
Film smooth, steady video clips in Full HD 50p, even when you're walking or zooming, with Optical SteadyShot Active Mode
Get clear close-ups
A powerful 100x Clear Image Zoom fills the frame, for dramatic close-ups that always stay clear and detail-packed
Focus on the moment
Speedy, precise autofocus locks onto your subject for crisp, clear results, even in low light or when you're zoomed right in
Shoot high quality pictures quickly
The BIONZ processor is key to high-speed continuous shooting at 10 frames per second and finely detailed image quality
See detail in the dark
Use Extra High Sensitivity mode to capture crisp detail in the dimmest conditions like dusk or candlelight
Compose with a realistic view
Easily frame and view your shots and movies on the bright, high resolution 7.5cm (3.0") Xtra Fine LCD screen
All the colour you've dreamed of
Triluminos Colour gives a rich, vivid palette of natural colours when viewing photos on a compatible TV from Sony
Capture full panoramas with movement and faces
Just press the shutter button and sweep the camera for extra-wide panoramas of landscapes, city scenes and packed parties
Add artistic picture effects
Add up to 9 different creative effects to stills, movies and panoramas without having to download and use image-editing software
Boost your flash photography
Advanced Flash brightens up dim scenes, lighting up subjects who are further away from the camera
Shoot like a professional
Compose and shoot in confidence with the high-quality, DSLR-style camera body that fits reassuringly in your hand
Specifications
Size and Weight
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- Dimensions (W x H x D) 129.6 x 93.2 x 103.2 mm
- Weight 623 g (Body only)\n650 g (With battery and media)
Image Sensor
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- Number of Pixels (Effective) 20.4MP
- Sensor Type 1/2.3 type (7.82mm) Exmor R CMOS sensor\
Screen
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- Screen Type 3.0'' (7.5 cm) (4:3) / 921,600 dots / Xtra Fine / TFT LCD
- Viewfinder 0.2-type electronic viewfinder
Lens
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- Digital Zoom (Still Image) Up to 810x (VGA)
- F-number (Maximum Aperture) F2.8 (W) - 6.3 (T)
- Focal length f=4.3-215 mm
- Focus Range (From the Front to the Lens) 1 cm - Infinity (W), 2.4 m - Infinity (T)
- Lens type ZEISS Vario Sonnar T* Lens
Camera
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- Continuous Shooting Speed (Maximum) (Maximum Number of Recording Pixels) 10 fps (for up to 10 shots)
- Image Processor BIONZ
- ISO Sensitivity (Still Image) ISO 80-12800
Flash
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- Flash Type Sorry, this data isn't available
Interface
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- Input and Output Terminals Multi USB\nHi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)\nMicro HDMI
- Wi-Fi Connectivity -
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- Battery Life (CIPA, Still Images) Up to 310 shots / 155 minutes
Recording
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- Movie Recording Mode (NTSC) AVCHD 50i/50p: 28M PS (1,920x1,080/50p) / 24M FX / 17M FH (1,920x1,080/50i) / 9M HQ (1,440x1,080/50i), MP4: 12M (1,440x1,080/25fps) / 6M (1,280x720/25fps) / 3M VGA (640x480/25fps)
Availability
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- Replaced by DSCHX400V
Support
Warranty
When you purchase a Sony product, you have the peace of mind in knowing that your product is covered by Sony's Standard Warranty provided by Sony Australia Limited (for Australian purchases) and Sony New Zealand Limited (for New Zealand purchases)
This product is searchable
Search for this product by using any of the following codes or IDs
- DSCHX300
- 4905524936759
- DSC-HX300
- DSC-HX300/BCAU2