Sony A7S III vs Sony HX300

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony A7S III versus Sony HX300, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the A7S III (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the A7S III (Full frame) and HX300 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The A7S III was introduced 7 years later than the HX300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A7S III grades against the HX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7S III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are available at Sony A7S III Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Sony A7S III enjoys outside measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check the Sony A7S III versus Sony HX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A7S III against the HX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A7S III and HX300 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A7S III and HX300.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A7S III using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX300 will give extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger A7S III provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.