Sony H300 vs Sony HX10V

Below is a detailed comparison of the Sony H300 versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H300 was manufactured 24 months later than the HX10V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the H300 grades vs the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony H300 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the H300 versus the HX10V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the H300 and HX10V is 63 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the H300 and HX10V.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger H300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.