Sony QX1 vs Sony H300

The following is a in-depth review of the Sony QX1 versus Sony H300, one is a Lens-style and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is very comparable but the QX1 (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The QX1 was unveiled 7 months after the H300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the QX1 scores vs the H300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha QX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are viewable at Sony QX1 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX1 has outside measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the QX1 compared to the H300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX1 and H300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the QX1 and H300.

Plainly, both cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The QX1 uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The fresher QX1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.