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Sony A300 vs Sony HX1

Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Sony A300 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Revealed January 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A330
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced April 2009
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Sony A300 vs Sony HX1 Overview

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony HX1

 A300 HX1 

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony A300

 HX1 A300 
IntroducedApril 2009January 2008More modern by 14 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A300 and Sony HX1

 A300 HX1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony A300 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony A300 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

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

Sony A300 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A300 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A300 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A300 Portrait photography information
Sony HX1 Portrait photography information
59
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A300 Street photography details
Sony HX1 Street photography details
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Sports photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
36
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A300 Travel photography info
Sony HX1 Travel photography info
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
48
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (544 grams)
low MP (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Landscape photography camera
57
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A300 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX1 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
22
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others (544 grams)
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Sony A300 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A300 and Sony HX1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2008-01-30 2009-04-22
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 9.20 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1440x1080
Video data format - H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 632g (1.39 lb) 544g (1.20 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 538 not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $47,999