Sony H300 vs Sony HX99

Following is a extended review of the Sony H300 versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the H300 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The H300 was brought out 5 years earlier than the HX99 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the H300 grades against the HX99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are available at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony H300 has got exterior 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 HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the H300 vs the HX99.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H300 and HX99 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the H300 and HX99.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The H300 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony H300 will provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged H300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.