Sony A99 II vs Sony H300

In this article, we are comparing the Sony A99 II versus Sony H300, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and H300 (20MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and H300 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The A99 II was announced 2 years later than the H300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A99 II scores against the H300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A99 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are available at Sony A99 II Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A99 II features outer dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Sony A99 II versus Sony H300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A99 II versus the H300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A99 II and H300 is 57 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A99 II and H300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A99 II with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A99 II will show extra detail with its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent A99 II should have a benefit in sensor technology.