Sony A300 vs Sony HX1

Let's take a closer look at the Sony A300 versus Sony HX1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the A300 (10MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is very well matched but the A300 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The A300 was launched 14 months prior to the HX1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A300 grades versus the HX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are available at Sony A300 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A300 has got exterior measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A300 versus Sony HX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A300 against the HX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A300 and HX1 is 64 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A300 and HX1.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A300 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony A300 will give more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.