Sony H20 vs Sony HX300

Lets look much closer at the Sony H20 vs Sony HX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and HX300 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H20 was launched 4 years prior to the HX300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony H20 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the H20 grades versus the HX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H20 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony H20 offers outer measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Sony H20 vs Sony HX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the H20 compared to the HX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H20 and HX300 is 87 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the H20 and HX300.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX300 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older H20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.