Sony A7R II vs Sony HX300

Here is a in depth assessment of the Sony A7R II vs Sony HX300, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the A7R II (42MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the A7R II (Full frame) and HX300 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The A7R II was manufactured 2 years later than the HX300 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A7R II grades against the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7R II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7R II Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R II has got external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A7R II versus the HX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R II and HX300 is 68 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R II and HX300.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A7R II featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A7R II will give extra detail due to its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger A7R II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.