Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 Digital Camera - review


Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 Digital Camera - review
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 Digital Camera - review

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 is a high-quality camera. Hi guys, I'll leave a few words about using my Sony digital camera, which I've been using for a couple of years. Although the camera is already old and it is many years old, but it still produces high-quality photos.

The camera is certainly not professional and is inexpensive at the moment, but you get photos that you can still throw filters on and they will turn out even better. Convenient, compact, macro mode and in general there are many modes. If anything, I will attach the pictures taken with this camera later.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 is a great camera as well as a video camera!

Happy New Year to all! I wish you all the best in the new year! Be happy and of course have more pleasant surprises and purchases.

And now to the camera. It all started with the fact that I wanted to take pictures, no matter what the main thing is to take pictures. Then I had a mania to shoot videos, at first it was just photos or videos taken on the phone, then I wanted something more and I really wanted a camera in which at the same time it would be great to shoot videos. So I chose for a long time, read reviews and so I decided.

To be honest, as soon as I saw him in the store, I immediately fell in love at first sight. Of course I wasn't against the DSLR, but I still settled on Sony.

The camera has 20.4 megapixels, which is more than necessary, especially when I used to shoot on my phone.

In total, the camera has 11 excellent modes:3 D still image, video shooting mode, excellent panoramic view,memory recall mode, manual exposure shooting, shutter speed priority shooting, aperture priority shooting, autopragram,super auto mode, intelligent. auto mode, scene selection. Everything is clearly written in the instructions, so you will figure it out quickly.

But if you still don't want to understand the settings and manual modes, feel free to include either super-auto mode or intellectual. auto mode. The pictures are just super!

50-color zoom. Zoom is a separate topic. Of course, it will increase just amazing! Well, there are just no words. And there is no need to buy lenses. Also, at high magnification, you can notice the shaking of the hands, but even here the camera copes with the task with the help of an optical stabilizer. By the way, he is not only in the photo but also in the video!

Now about the video. The quality is of course excellent Full HD 1920 x 1080 50p / and excellent stereo sound.

The LCD display rotates vertically in different ways, but unfortunately it will not be possible to remove it for a self-portrait. The video detector is so to say, well, normal is not great. BUT in sunny weather and focus settings, it is very necessary to use it. Excellent autofocus and very fast!

The kit includes an instruction manual for operation, a charger and USB.

Now probably to the minus:

1) There is no rope on the lid, but I don't consider it a minus sign.
2) There is no pause on the video. For me personally, this is a huge minus.
3) No memory card included
4) No bag or case included

Additionally, I purchased a tripod, a bag, a 32 GB memory card, and a spare battery. If you go on a trip, it is a very useful thing.

Ultimately: A great camera, I advise you 100%!

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The photo from it is just super, almost a professional camera. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 is a great camera for those who do not need a DSLR with a bunch of lenses, but want to take photos at a high level. A camera was purchased for 14,000 (they specially took a new camera before going to St. Petersburg), and it fully justified its price - the photos are clear, bright, and the 50x zoom generally gives a huge scope for photographing distant objects (the photo with flowers was taken from the balcony of the 2nd floor at maximum approximation). A variety of shooting modes, excellent zoom, excellent photo and video quality - all this is combined in Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. Intelligent auto shooting mode will allow anyone to take photos at a very high level. Yes, the lid is not attached to the lens with a cord, as many have noticed in reviews of this model, but it does not matter to me and I consider it a trifle. I definitely recommend it!

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 is a great camera! Good day! I am a novice photographer and I use this particular sony camera, which I just want to tell you about in my review.

This camera was bought a long time ago for 20 tr., but now its price is much less. The instruction was lost for a long time and I had to deal with the device myself. I asked for advice from photographers, did some digging myself and eventually figured it out.

The charger is used individually for the camera and is not suitable for using a USB cable to the device (the charge holds up to two days of continuous use, displayed in minutes). The camera itself is on a very high-resolution camera with a huge number of different modes, but it does not shoot video. The pictures are very lively! Unfortunately, it brings a very small distance closer.

And so, I give this camera five stars, because it serves for a long time, and keeps charging well and, most importantly, takes great pictures.

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Do you want high-quality pictures? Buy Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300! Before buying this model of digital camera, I chose for a very long time, and the choice was not small! I was lost in the characteristics, reread a bunch of reviews...I stopped at two models, but the pixels took their toll! And my choice was on the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 camera. I must say right away that I didn't want to take a mirror. By the way, it is about this model of the camera on this site that I have not found any reviews!

The stated pixels in this camera are 21.1, but the working ones are 20.4 - I think that is more than enough! It also has a viewfinder and a 50x Zoom - of course it is unrealistic to increase it. Great video recording!!! The quality of photos is also at a high level, of course, with the right choice of shooting mode and skillful handling of the camera. There are 11 shooting modes in total - intelligent auto mode, super auto mode, auto program, aperture priority shooting, shutter speed priority shooting, manual exposure shooting, memory recall mode, panoramic view, video shooting mode, 3D still image and scene selection. The operating instructions are quite clear, everything is painted, what's what! But before using the camera, I definitely recommend reading it so that everything becomes clear and understandable.

Reading the reviews, many pointed out that the lens cap is not fixed and not on a string, etc. ... it does not bother me at all and I do not attribute this trifle to the shortcomings of the camera. I just took off the lid, took pictures and closed it again.

Included with this camera is a micro USD cord, a charger and an instruction manual.

Additionally, I purchased a 32GB memory card, a Lenspen pencil for cleaning the lens and a camera case.

Bottom line: I am very happy with the camera's work, the quality of both video and photo is simply magical! In general, this camera is suitable for amateur amateurs - that's for sure!

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 is the best super zoom camera in the price-quality ratio. The build quality and materials are excellent in relation to this price. As for the lens, unfortunately it is not removable, which is not particularly necessary for this camera, since the lens is good for different types of shooting. The 50x optical zoom zooms in no worse than an amateur telescope. You can look at the moon, constellations, and at certain times even Jupiter and its 4 satellites are visible. The 50x zoom is also convenient for photographing birds and animals in nature. Since it is not necessary to approach them to make a high-quality photo, it is only necessary to zoom in. The camera has all the mechanical settings, shutter speed, ISO, aperture, you can also set a fully automatic mode. There are many different automatic shooting modes, from snow photography to photographing sporting events and fireworks. The menu is convenient for amateurs, and there is also a simple mode for beginners. The video shoots in Full HD with 50 frames per second, unfortunately there is no pause in the video. a 3-inch screen with 92,000 dots gives an excellent picture. Pixels are not visible. In bright sunlight, little is visible on the screen, but for this purpose there is an electronic viewfinder in the camera that perfectly copes with its goals. There is also a built-in flash.

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Conclusion: Personally, my subjective opinion about the camera is. It is perfect for those who want everything at once in an inexpensive camera, or for those who usually have little soap dish. You need to buy it before the first SLR camera. After it, it will not be difficult to sort out the mirror.

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Any technique in the hands of "savages" may not meet your expectations. Before you shout about the shortcomings of this device, dig into the settings, study all the functions, try to compare the images on the monitor, and only then draw your conclusions. You will hear my enthusiastic exclamations about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 here. One of the main advantages of the SONY camera I would highlight is not the 50x zoom, or even 20.8 megapixels of shooting quality, but for me it is the background blur mode as on professional SLR cameras. The weight of the camera is about 600 gr. - which is not much and not little, if you hold it in your hands for a long time.
The lens cap does not have a mount, so I recommend removing and hiding the cap at the time of shooting, so as not to lose it. Unfortunately, this moment is not provided by the manufacturers.

Separately, you will also have to purchase a bag and a memory card for photos, because they turn out to be quite voluminous to be contained on the internal memory of the camera.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 excellent quality for a small price! Hello, this is my first review, so please do not judge strictly. Compared to the price of a professional lens - pennies!

The kit includes:

Shoulder strap
Micro USB Cable
Lens Cap
User Manual
AC Adapter
Battery

After several "soap dishes" I desperately wanted something professional, but there was no money for such equipment, so I had to look for something simpler, cheaper and - ideally - no worse. The search dragged on for a long two months. Because at first I was considering companies like Nikon or Canon. In general, during this time I have not found anything worthwhile. I don't remember exactly how, but I did go to sony and, after reading positive reviews, took a chance - well, what? a firm with a name, you have to take it!

There are a lot of shooting modes:

Illustration
Auto program
Panorama
Manual exposure
Shutter speed priority
Aperture priority
Super auto mode
Intelligent auto mode
3D
Scene Selection

I'm not a photographer yet, I'm just studying, so I most often use the latter mode. There are 16 variants of so-called scenes in it. From sports mode to shooting pets, from food to fireworks - just a huge selection!

In general, an excellent camera for an adequate amount. Definitely recommend it!

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I bought Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 in an online store, this is its real price. Yes, the camera is not bad, especially the video shooting is just great, but the pictures leave much to be desired, not that bad, but I expected more. Personally, I was very pleased with the 50x magnification, no need for any telescopes, from a distance of 500 meters, or even more, a person's face is recognized, and at a distance of 5-6 km. it is very clearly and large, an object that is simply impossible to see with eyes without optics.

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And I am glad to welcome you all again! I really love taking pictures and taking pictures! And today we will talk about the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-HX 300 camera.

When choosing a camera, I needed it to fit me according to the following criteria:

- it was quite compact,
- it was multifunctional,
- it held a charge for a long time,
- took high-quality pictures and shot good video,
- and, at that time, a large optical magnification was very important.

So, let's take it in order! Of course, this model is not the most compact option, but the functionality that was stuffed into it makes this criterion not the most important. But, at the same time, if you compare it with SLR cameras, and it is not much inferior in terms of image quality, then it is very compact, despite its gorgeous optical zoom. In terms of functionality, what I want to say. This is a very worthwhile model.

Firstly, it is very ergonomic, it lies very comfortably in your hand, the buttons are very conveniently located, the handle is rubberized, so it does not slip out even in summer when your hands can sweat. And with a certain skill, you can switch functions and shoot with one hand.

Secondly, this model has an extended set of settings for photos. You can use both automatic settings that are already set, and set a completely manual mode, and already independently control the shutter speed and aperture. Of course, their range is not as wide as on a SLR camera, but still allows you to get very decent pictures. For beginners of photography, there is an intelligent adjustment of the camera to the composition, and there is super intelligence. Plus a whole range of plot compositions (from black-and-white photos to watercolor drawings). This model also has a panoramic shooting function, both horizontal and vertical (vertical panoramas look much better, they are wider).

Thirdly, the model has an optical viewfinder, which is very convenient in sunny weather, when the screen is poorly visible, as well as if you need to save battery power.

Fourth, this model has a folding screen, this function is very convenient when you want to shoot either something high or very low. This is how I filmed the speakers on stage, if there are a lot of people standing in front, you flip the screen to a horizontal position and shoot not blindly, but see everything that happens.
This model also has a good flash range. You can also adjust the power of this flash so as not to flash much if it is not necessary.

There are many more functions that you can write a lot about. If we summarize all of the above, then this model is a good "workhorse", both for the amateur and for the professional.

As for the charge. Holds it well. Lithium battery, 1240 mAh Went on vacation for 10 days, filmed every day, the battery withstood the entire vacation without recharging. About the quality of the pictures. Photos and videos are very good, since the camera has Carl Zeiss optics. And after working with the settings, you can take photos that will not differ from those taken on a professional camera.

Summing up, I can say that the camera is definitely cool and worth the money. It's nice to take it in your hands and it's nice to look at the high-quality pictures that she took.

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Hello dear photographers and lovers to shoot high-quality video. My review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 digital camera. We have been using it for about 9 years.

The photos speak for themselves. The device itself weighs about 500 grams, optical zoom 35x, matrix 20.4 MP.

3-inch LCD screen. There are also many different modes. There is video shooting, flash photography, timer delay. And a lot of other interesting, necessary and useful things. A battery charger is included. Water-resistant case, handbag, strap. Lens cap. In general, I inserted a memory card into the battle. By the way, they are different.

MS Duo, SDHC, SDXC and others. The camera in your hand is comfortable. Even a beginner will get a good photo. Just this wizard will do all the work for you, it remains only to admire the cool photos and videos. Now there is nowhere without him. Sony, as always, is on top. I recommend the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 digital camera, 10 Points out of 10.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 3 years of use without complaints. We were going on a trip, and the idea crept into my head to buy myself a good equipment. Still, memorable pictures are very important.

The camera has traveled with us to 5 countries, it is so convenient and easy to use that I don't want to change it to a SLR camera (although it's time, since the level is no longer a "beginner".

It is very comfortable in the hand, but it cannot be carried on the neck for a long time, it is too heavy. Unreal approximation of objects, while the quality remains good, for lovers of shooting birds and animals from a distance. It distorts light very interestingly. Interesting shots are obtained. In sports mode, it works wonders.

A camera for beginners. But a creative person will have wonderful professional pictures on any camera.

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For the fifth year together - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 is an excellent device. Lots of photos inside. Good day to all! Today in the review I will tell you about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 digital camera. My good friend has been, if memory serves, since 2013. That is, it is already the fifth year. Unfortunately, I will not be able to show the instructions, since for so many years I do not remember where it is stored, but I will tell you everything about the device in detail. The first thing that immediately catches your eye is a good lens with a 50x optical zoom. You probably understand yourself what bombastic pictures you can get with this. Included with the camera was a belt, it also has the inscription Sony. The belt is the simplest, it is conveniently adjustable and does not slip.

The camera had a protective cover, which I lost as usual. It's a shame, but okay. The only drawback was that the lid did not have a lace and not only did it not exist, there was no hole for it. I think it's a minus, because maybe that's mostly why I lost her.

We also have a built-in opening flash here. There is nothing much to comment on here. It works stably. Also, this camera has a rubberized protrusion for easy holding. The device does not slip out of your hands.

The screen for viewing photos is movable (extendable). This is very convenient if you are photographing something by pointing the device up, pushing the screen out and you don't have to bend yourself to see what got into the frame. There are two connectors under a tight cover. There is a slot for a memory card, which is located near the battery under the lid that slides to the side.

There is also a hole for a tripod, which I hope to purchase soon. There is a power button on top, which has two light indicators: orange and green, depending on whether the camera is turned on or charging. And next to the mode switch, you can already see a lot of them here. There is also an indicator light that flashes when the camera is on the timer. By the way, the device itself is quite light.

There are quite a lot of shooting modes. Do you want a panorama? You are welcome. Do you want a 3D photo? Not another word.

In fact, there are several focus options, smoothed skin effect, pattern effect. Moreover, photos can be edited directly on the camera. Which is very convenient. And it is also easy to set the resolution of photos. Videography also works perfectly. Even if the hands cannot be stationary, the shaking is somehow smoothed out. The sound is written well, everything is heard clearly.

Photos turn out no worse than on a zekralku, especially in skillful hands.

As for your memory, there is practically none. You can take just a couple of pictures, with a smaller "weight" of 5-7 pieces.

But the battery lasts a long time. Even when taking a photo, even when shooting a video. I used to take it off for about an hour, and he didn't even have one wand gone. I think this is a huge plus for any camera. Again, I repeat, I have had this device for the fifth year and there were no failures in operation. Everything works like clockwork.

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To be honest, I did not think that I would buy such a camera. I went into the store to look for something different from my simple Sony, bought for a minimum price on vacation instead of the Kodak that ordered me to live for a long time, so that I wouldn't be left without vacation photos. I went into the store to see what other cameras there are. I went to the store just to get a price for the near future and maybe buy something in the range of 10-12 thousand rubles. And now I already own a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300.

Even in my most optimistic dreams, I didn't think that I would buy Sony again. Naturally, before going to the store, I read articles about how mirrors differ from mirrorless mirrors, what is the crop factor and what is the meaning of the numbers f8, 2, as well as ISO400 and, for example, ISO1200. It seemed to me that I should fix my gaze on Kodak, or Olympus, I agreed on Fuji. When the consultant took the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 off the shelf, not the most expensive in this section, and began to convince me that there was nothing better than him here, I doubted his words. Of course not, if they are still standing, and their price is higher, which means, as an option, there are more functions, and the size of the aperture, and maybe even the crop factor, I don't remember what it is, in fact, but the closer to one, the better it seems.

What you need to take into account when communicating with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300:

- it fits very comfortably in your hand. Drop it - well, it's just unrealistic, the rubberized grip handle does not slip.

- this is not a DSLR, so it is much lighter, but it can be the same as a DSLR - considering that DSLRs are usually sold not with the best lenses, and to buy a good lens for a DSLR, you usually need to pay 1.5 - 2 times more expensive than the device itself cost.

- he has a colossal zoom - 50x optical, and digital is indicated as 100x. I don't quite agree with this figure, but the range of the sight is amazing. Take a look for yourself - these two photos were taken from the same point.

- I like to shoot the sky. Is it possible to remove it on a simple soap dish or phone? You know the answer yourself. Clouds fascinate me with their uniqueness, and now I can keep this volatility in my shots. And also, I can finally see what's out there, in the castles in the air built by someone, on the spires of which the setting sun burns so brightly.

- who likes to play with options - there are a lot of them. You can shoot watercolors, illustrations, vignettes, it makes no sense to list, everything is described in reviews.

In general, there are many modes in the camera, for me it's even inconvenient for now - it takes some time until you switch from one to another. Well, never mind, I'll soon do everything faster when I get more alert.

- it seemed to me that the battery is capacious. I shot for a little over an hour in the open air, almost without turning off the camera, and I didn't lose a single stick. The display brightness mode was set to two. If you want to be even more economical, periodically switch to the viewfinder mode. This, by the way, is a big plus of the camera! Not many cameras have one, and on a bright sunny day you will wipe the nose of everyone you know, because only you will get the best photos from the beach! And about the possibility of shooting in the background light, I'm generally silent ..)))

- it is very convenient for shooting - all the buttons are at hand, you will not miss.

- you can direct the zoom with a ring around the trigger button, or you can adjust the lens ring, and it looks to others as if you have a SLR camera in your hands. And in general, this movement is pleasant for me.

- it is possible to shoot panoramas, and not only horizontal (this is not uncommon), but also vertical - when there is a lot of sky in the frame. I've never seen anything like this before!

- I have not taken the video seriously yet, but in one decent review I met the opinion that this is not a camera with video mode at all, it is a real professional video camera with the possibility of frame-by-frame shooting.

- who has 3D, do not pass by. There is a mode for taking photos in 3D format. They say it turns out well.

- the rotary display will give you the opportunity to shoot literally from the ground. Very stylish shots are obtained.

The disadvantages include the lack of clear instructions. Learn everything you can from the reviews. The attached instruction is poor in information, in fact, it is just a description of the model.

Believe me, with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300, it's easy to love the shooting process more than the posing process!

I don't regret the purchase. On the contrary, I dream of using my Sony to the fullest!

If you are interested in whose review I used, I will try to indicate in the comments, maybe the link will be reflected.

Look into the eyes of life! I recently returned from a trip to Nizhny Novgorod. Oh, I had a great time there with my Sony in my hands!

I must admit that the device is still unhurried. If you shoot in modes, the circles run and run while the frame is being processed, and at this time it is impossible to capture anything - nature can naturally pass by. There were also such incidents with me when I tried to shoot, for example, a fire show, and while the camera was processing the shot, the showman did something from which I then bit my elbows - I didn't have time to shoot! However, these are particulars. By and large, I was completely delighted with my purchase. I used it as a powerful binoculars when I needed to look at what was happening on the other side of the Volga, or read a commemorative plaque on the wall of a distant house. She could calmly look into the windows of evening cafes. I shot interesting scenes on the street without putting the characters in an awkward position, because I was shooting from a point where they didn't even see me. I experimented with modes recklessly. Zoom is something. I really like the effect of compressing space, which is obtained in the pictures. But this house-ship was actually on the opposite bank of the Oka, barely visible on the horizon. And I picked him up with my long-range truck.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 is a great camera for your money. Usage experience: a month or more. This camera surprised me with its huge zoom and good image quality. The camera is certainly not for everyone, it is worse than professional cameras, but it is not suitable for ordinary amateurs because of the fairly high price category, but if you need a camera with a good picture but in a fairly moderate price category, it is one of the best for its price.