Sony H300 vs Sony HX20V

Its time to examine more closely at the Sony H300 vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H300 was introduced 20 months later than the HX20V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the H300 grades versus the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony H300 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony H300 has physical measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the H300 against the HX20V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H300 and HX20V is 63 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the H300 and HX20V.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony H300 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger H300 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.