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Sony A7R III vs Sony HX300

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Introduced October 2017
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R II
  • Successor is Sony A7R IV
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX200V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX400V
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Sony A7R III vs Sony HX300 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Sony A7R III versus Sony HX300, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and HX300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The A7R III was manufactured 4 years after the HX300 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the A7R III matches up vs the HX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony HX300

 A7R III HX300 
LaunchedOctober 2017February 2013More modern by 57 months
Screen resolution1440k921kSharper screen (+519k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony A7R III

 HX300 A7R III 

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony HX300

 A7R III HX300 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R III provides exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A7R III versus Sony HX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A7R III against the HX300.

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R III and HX300 is 63 and 63 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R III and HX300.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A7R III because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony A7R III will give you extra detail due to its extra 22MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger A7R III should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7R III
Portrait photography with Sony HX300
86
has manual focus
excellent MP (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
43
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R III Street photography features
Sony HX300 Street photography features
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (32,000)
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7R III
Sports photography with Sony HX300
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (650 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R III Travel photography advice
Sony HX300 Travel photography advice
74
great battery power (650 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
excellent MP (42MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
54
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (623 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R III Landscape photography features
Sony HX300 Landscape photography features
87
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery power (650 per charge)
has double storage slots
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R III Vlogging details
Sony HX300 Vlogging details
37
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
25
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
heavier than average in class (623g)
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Sony A7R III vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony HX300
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-10-25 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 7952 x 5304 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 32000 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,440 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 657g (1.45 lb) 623g (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3523 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) -
Card slots Dual 1
Retail pricing $2,800 $339