Sony H300 vs Sony RX10

Here is a extended analysis of the Sony H300 versus Sony RX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the H300 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The H300 was revealed at a similar time to the RX10 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the H300 matches up vs the RX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The full galleries are available at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony H300 comes with outer 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 RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Sony H300 versus Sony RX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the H300 versus the RX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H300 and RX10 is 63 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the H300 and RX10.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The H300 comes with the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more difficult.