Sony H300 vs Sony RX100 VII

Below, we are comparing the Sony H300 versus Sony RX100 VII, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is fairly close but the H300 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The H300 was unveiled 6 years prior to the RX100 VII which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the H300 grades vs the RX100 VII in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are viewable at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony H300 has 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) while the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Sony H300 versus Sony RX100 VII in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the H300 and the RX100 VII.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the H300 and RX100 VII is 63 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the H300 and RX100 VII.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The H300 offers the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh tougher. The more aged H300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.