Pentax RZ18 vs Sony HX300
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Pentax RZ18 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Released September 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Announced February 2013
- Previous Model is Sony HX200V
- Successor is Sony HX400V
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In this article, we are looking at the Pentax RZ18 and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the RZ18 grades against the HX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio RZ18 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax RZ18 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Sony HX300
| RZ18 | HX300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Pentax RZ18
| HX300 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2013 |  | September 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax RZ18 and Sony HX300
| RZ18 | HX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Pentax RZ18 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RZ18 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the RZ18 and the HX300.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RZ18 and HX300 is 92 and 63 respectively.
Pentax RZ18 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the RZ18 and HX300.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX300 to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged RZ18 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Pentax RZ18 vs Sony HX300 Specifications
| Pentax Optio RZ18 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Optio RZ18 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2011-09-12 | 2013-02-20 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 4cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.80 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 178 gr (0.39 pounds) | 623 gr (1.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $210 | $339 |