Sony H300 vs Sony HX200V

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony H300 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H300 was unveiled 22 months later than the HX200V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the H300 matches up against the HX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony H300 has got outer dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

See the Sony H300 and Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the H300 versus the HX200V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the H300 and HX200V is 63 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the H300 and HX200V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony H300 to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern H300 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.