Sony H300 vs Sony RX100 IV

Below, we will be evaluating the Sony H300 and Sony RX100 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is pretty well matched but the H300 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") use different sensor sizes.

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The H300 was announced 16 months before the RX100 IV which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the H300 grades versus the RX100 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony H300 enjoys exterior 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 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H300 and Sony RX100 IV 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 using at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the H300 vs the RX100 IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H300 and RX100 IV is 63 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the H300 and RX100 IV.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The H300 uses the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The older H300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.