Sony A100 vs Sony HX300

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Sony A100 vs Sony HX300, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the A100 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The A100 was announced 7 years before the HX300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A100 grades versus the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are available at Sony A100 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A100 features physical measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A100 vs Sony HX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A100 vs the HX300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and HX300 is 64 and 63 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A100 and HX300.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A100 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX300 will deliver more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged A100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.