Sony H300 vs Sony QX10

The following is a extensive assessment of the Sony H300 versus Sony QX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H300 was introduced 6 months after the QX10 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the H300 matches up vs the QX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are provided at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony H300 has physical measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Sony H300 versus Sony QX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the H300 and the QX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H300 and QX10 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the H300 and QX10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony H300 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.