Sony H300 vs Sony RX1R II

Following is a comprehensive review of the Sony H300 and Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the H300 (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the H300 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The H300 was launched 20 months prior to the RX1R II which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the H300 scores against the RX1R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Sony H300 comes with external measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the H300 vs the RX1R II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the H300 and RX1R II is 63 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the H300 and RX1R II.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The H300 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged H300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.