Sony H300 vs Sony S950

On this page, we are comparing the Sony H300 versus Sony S950, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the H300 (20MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H300 was revealed 5 years after the S950 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the H300 grades versus the S950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are viewable at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Sony H300 has got exterior measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Sony H300 versus Sony S950 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the H300 and the S950.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H300 and S950 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the H300 and S950.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to give you greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer H300 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.