Sony H300 vs Sony RX100

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony H300 vs Sony RX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is fairly similar but the H300 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The H300 was released 18 months later than the RX100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the H300 scores against the RX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Sony H300 comes with outer dimensions 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 RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Sony H300 vs Sony RX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the H300 versus the RX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H300 and RX100 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the H300 and RX100.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The H300 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The fresher H300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.