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Sony A6300 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Sony Alpha a6300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony A6300 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Sony A6000
  • Later Model is Sony A6500
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Replacement is Sony HX200V
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Sony A6300 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Sony A6300 vs Sony HX100V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the A6300 (24MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the A6300 (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The A6300 was launched 4 years later than the HX100V and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A6300 scores against the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony HX100V

 A6300 HX100V 
IntroducedFebruary 2016October 2011More recent by 53 months
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony A6300

 HX100V A6300 

Common features in the Sony A6300 and Sony HX100V

 A6300 HX100V 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sony A6300 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Examine the Sony A6300 vs Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A6300 against the HX100V.

Sony A6300 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6300 and HX100V is 83 and 66 respectively.

Sony A6300 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Sony A6300 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6300 and HX100V.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A6300 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A6300 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger A6300 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Sony A6300 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Sony A6300 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6300 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6300 Portrait photography details
Sony HX100V Portrait photography details
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A6300 Street photography features
Sony HX100V Street photography features
79
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
75
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
49
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6300 Travel photography information
Sony HX100V Travel photography information
76
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
54
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (577g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A6300
Landscape photography with Sony HX100V
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
47
focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6300 Vlogging info
Sony HX100V Vlogging info
35
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
25
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than average in class (577 grams)
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Sony A6300 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6300 and Sony HX100V
 Sony Alpha a6300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-03 2011-10-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ X BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.70 m
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 404 grams (0.89 lb) 577 grams (1.27 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1437 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $889 $429