Sony A9 vs Sony HX300

Below, we are looking at the Sony A9 and Sony HX300, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A9 (24MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the A9 (Full frame) and HX300 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The A9 was released 4 years later than the HX300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A9 grades against the HX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A9 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A9 comes with outer dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A9 and Sony HX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A9 vs the HX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A9 and HX300 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A9 and HX300.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A9 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A9 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent A9 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.