Sony H300 vs Sony RX1

Here, we are reviewing the Sony H300 and Sony RX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the H300 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The H300 was launched 12 months after the RX1 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the H300 scores against the RX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are available at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony H300 offers external 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) while the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H300 and Sony RX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the H300 compared to the RX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the H300 and RX1 is 63 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the H300 and RX1.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The H300 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher H300 should have an edge in sensor tech.