Sony H300 vs Sony HX100V

In this article, we are reviewing the Sony H300 and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the H300 (20MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H300 was announced 2 years after the HX100V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the H300 grades vs the HX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are available at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H300 has outside measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Contrast the Sony H300 and Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the H300 compared to the HX100V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the H300 and HX100V is 63 and 66 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the H300 and HX100V.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H300 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent H300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.