Sony H300 vs Sony QX30

The following is a detailed review of the Sony H300 and Sony QX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H300 was manufactured 6 months before the QX30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the H300 grades against the QX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are available at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony H300 has got physical 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 QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the H300 versus the QX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H300 and QX30 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the H300 and QX30.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.