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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300

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User ratings:
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43 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
25 %
2 stars
2 %
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Editorial reviews:
15
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3.6 out of 5
8 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Pros

  • the build quality is rather good
  • image quality was pretty consistent
  • the camera has a very intuitive placement of buttons

Cons

  • Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 does not offer any manual control
  • the blues tend to fade out a little
  • the camera blacked out for a few seconds

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 18 Mpx
  • 4896, 3672 px
  • 3.5
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 - Pros & Cons

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300

Pros

  • the build quality is rather good
  • image quality was pretty consistent
  • the camera has a very intuitive placement of buttons
  • image stabilization on the camera is pretty good too
  • The lens is incredibly smooth and silent while it zooms
  • user interface is intelligently laid out and the screen is nice and bright
  • slim
  • good looking compact with great features where
  • smart
  • uncluttered interface
  • Easy

Cons

  • Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 does not offer any manual control
  • the blues tend to fade out a little
  • the camera blacked out for a few seconds
  • support them
  • it houses a 20x optical zoom lens
  • missing is a metal tripod bush
  • loss of quality at wide-angle
  • it is a bit too extensive for a point and shooter
  • distinct lack of image quality at the edges
  • great to see one on there and really set the camera apart
  • smudgy noise reduction

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
12800
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
18 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4896 x 3672 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors21.0 Mpx
Effective pixels18.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution4896 x 3672 px
ProcessorBIONZ
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom20.0 x
Digital zoom80.0 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture3.5
Focal length equiv25 - 500
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast adjustmentno
Saturation adjustmentno
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
  • Spot Auto Focus
Manual focusno
Normal focus range1.97 in
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4.3
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Slow Sync
Continuous drive10.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Pet
  • Snow
  • Landscape
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Face detectionyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemMono
Supported audio file formatsAC3
Wind filteryes
Noise reductionyes
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Dimensions
Weight4.9 oz
Width3.63 in
Height2.06 in
Depth0.85 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (max)8.5 h
Battery technologyLithium
Battery capacity1240.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery voltage3.6 V
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
Start-up time2000.0 ms
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Other features
GPSno
DLNA certifiedno
Energy Star certifiedno
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • BUL
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • SWE
  • TUR
Image editing modesTrimming
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 12800
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum12800
Boosted ISO maximum12800
Maximum image resolution4896 x 3672 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots460000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formatsMPEG
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Slide show
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)50.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)50.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
  • Violet
  • White
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MS Duo
  • MS Pro Duo
  • MS PRO Duo HS
  • MS Pro-HG Duo
  • MS XC-HG Duo
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo
  • Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
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Connectivity
HDMIno
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB version2.0
WirelessBuilt-In
PictBridgeno
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothno
AV outputno

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Sony - Editorial Reviews (15)

3.6
Based on 15 reviews
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Sony Cyber-shot WX300 Review
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Published: 30.04.2013
Sony Cyber-shot WX300 Review
4.5

The Sony Cyber-shot WX300 is an eminently pocketable digital camera that still has enough room in its svelte form to pack in a large 20x optical zoom lens and Wi-Fi. We give it the once over in the Sony WX300 full review

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Sony WX300 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 20.02.2013
Sony WX300 Review | Camera Decision
1.8

Sony WX300 is a 18.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized BSI-CMOS sensor and 25-500 mm F3.5-6.5 lens. Read our WX300 review to find its pros and cons.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 review: 20x zoom, Wi-Fi, and a lot of fun
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CNET
Published: 16.07.2013
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 review: 20x zoom, Wi-Fi, and a lot of fun
3.5

Smartphone snapshooters who want lots of zoom in the smallest possible package should check out the Cyber-shot WX300 point-and-shoot camera.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 Camera Review: Quality and creativity at your fingertips | TechNave
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Published: 31.07.2011
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 Camera Review: Quality and creativity at your fingertips | TechNave

The Sony Cyber-shot WX30 is a new super compact, curvaceous camera. The Sony WX30 offers a 16 megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor, Full HD AVCHD movies, 5x optical

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 01.07.2013
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 is an affordable travel-zoom compact camera. A 20x zoom lens, 18 megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor, 10fps continuous shooting, built-in wi-fi, Full HD movie recording and 500 shot battery life are all on offer. Priced at around £250 / $300, read our Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 review to find out if it lives up to its full promise.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Sony Cybershot DSC-WX300 review
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Published: 17.06.2013
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX300 review

Sony says the Cybershot WX300 is the smallest point-and-shoot camera with a 20x optical zoom.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Sony Cyber-shot WX300 review
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 30.04.2013
Sony Cyber-shot WX300 review
4.3

The Sony Cyber-shot WX300 is an eminently pocketable digital camera that still has enough room in its svelte form to pack in a large 20x optical zoom lens and Wi-Fi. We give it the once over in the Sony WX300 full review

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Review
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Published: 09.06.2013
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Review
3.5

Read the in depth Review of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Digital Cameras. Know detailed info about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX300 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX300 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 08/27/2013Quick TakeProsAll shooting modes are very easy to use and perform very wellDedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record20x optical zoom lens is always at the correct distanceGreat image quality SteadyShot and Superior Auto always produce sharp handheld imagesEasy to

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Review: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Reviews | Gadgets
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Published: 27.06.2013
Review: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Reviews | Gadgets

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 has a Svelte design, built-in Wi-Fi, fast performance, 20x optical zoom, very good image and video quality, priced at Rs.19,990.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Sony WX300 Review
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Published: 25.02.2013
Sony WX300 Review

Sony WX300 review, find out how the WX300 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX300 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX300 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 08/27/2013Quick TakeProsAll shooting modes are very easy to use and perform very wellDedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record20x optical zoom lens is always at the correct distanceGreat image quality SteadyShot and Superior Auto always produce sharp handheld imagesEasy to

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
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Published: 22.08.2014
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 (Compact Camera): 4 out of 5 stars on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 09.10.2013
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 review
3.0

Small, fast and friendly, but image quality is disappointing

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Sony Cybershot DSC-WX300 Review
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Sony Cybershot DSC-WX300 Review
4.0

The Sony Cybershot DSC-WX300 is a pocketable digital camera, yet packs a large 20x optical zoom lens. Daniel Bell reviews.