Sony a1 vs Sony H300

On this page, we are looking at the Sony a1 and Sony H300, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and H300 (20MP) and the a1 (Full frame) and H300 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The a1 was launched 7 years later than the H300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the a1 grades versus the H300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are provided at Sony a1 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony a1 enjoys external dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Sony a1 and Sony H300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the a1 compared to the H300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the a1 and H300 is 61 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the a1 and H300.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The a1 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony a1 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger a1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.