Sony A300 vs Sony HX90V

Here is a thorough review of the Sony A300 versus Sony HX90V, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the A300 (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the A300 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A300 was released 8 years prior to the HX90V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the A300 grades versus the HX90V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A300 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A300 offers outside dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A300 and the HX90V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A300 and HX90V is 64 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A300 and HX90V.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A300 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX90V will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older A300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.