Sony H300 vs Sony TX100V

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony H300 and Sony TX100V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the H300 (20MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H300 was brought out 3 years later than the TX100V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the H300 matches up versus the TX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony H300 has outside measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Sony H300 and Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the H300 vs the TX100V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the H300 and TX100V is 63 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the H300 and TX100V.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern H300 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.