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Sony A9 vs Sony HX300

Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Sony A9 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Successor is Sony A9 II
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Superseded the Sony HX200V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX400V
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Sony A9 vs Sony HX300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony HX300

 A9 HX300 
LaunchedApril 2017February 2013Fresher by 51 months
Display resolution1440k921kClearer display (+519k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony A9

 HX300 A9 

Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony HX300

 A9 HX300 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony A9 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A9 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

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

Sony A9 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A9 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A9 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX300 Portrait photography factors
83
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
42
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A9
Street photography with Sony HX300
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A9
Sports photography with Sony HX300
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A9 Travel photography info
Sony HX300 Travel photography info
73
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
54
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (623 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A9
Landscape photography with Sony HX300
85
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
two card slots
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 Vlogging factors
Sony HX300 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (623g)
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Sony A9 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 and Sony HX300
 Sony Alpha A9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-04-19 2013-02-20
Body design 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 measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,440k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673g (1.48 lbs) 623g (1.37 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 92 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3517 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) -
Storage slots Two One
Pricing at release $4,498 $339