Clicky

Sony A6300 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Sony Alpha a6300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Sony A6300 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony A6000
  • Successor is Sony A6500
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Replacement is Sony HX20V
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sony A6300 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Sony A6300 versus Sony HX10V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the A6300 (24MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the A6300 (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The A6300 was revealed 3 years later than the HX10V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A6300 scores versus the HX10V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
	
	

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony HX10V

 A6300 HX10V 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2012More recent by 48 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony A6300

 HX10V A6300 

Common features in the Sony A6300 and Sony HX10V

 A6300 HX10V 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution922k922kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Sony A6300 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6300 enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Sony A6300 versus Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A6300 compared to the HX10V.

Sony A6300 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A6300 and HX10V is 83 and 91 respectively.

Sony A6300 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Sony A6300 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A6300 and HX10V.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A6300 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A6300 will provide extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher A6300 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A6300 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Sony A6300 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6300 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6300 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX10V Portrait photography factors
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
38
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Sony A6300 Street photography factors
Sony HX10V Street photography factors
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (234g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A6300
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
75
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
49
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Sony A6300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
76
weather proof
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (234g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (400mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A6300
Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
45
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A6300
Vlogging with Sony HX10V
35
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (234g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sony A6300 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6300 and Sony HX10V
 Sony Alpha a6300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-03 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 24 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.30 m
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 404 gr (0.89 pounds) 234 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1437 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 320 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $889 $616