Sony H300 vs Sony QX100

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony H300 versus Sony QX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the H300 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The H300 was unveiled 6 months after the QX100 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the H300 scores against the QX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are provided at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Sony H300 has external measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Sony H300 versus Sony QX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the H300 and the QX100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H300 and QX100 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the H300 and QX100.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The H300 offers the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult.