Pentax XG-1 vs Sony H300

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Pentax XG-1 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was revealed 6 months later than the H300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the XG-1 grades against the H300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax XG-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax XG-1 has outside measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Look at the Pentax XG-1 and Sony H300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the XG-1 vs the H300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and H300 is 66 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and H300.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony H300 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.