Sony H300 vs Sony TX20

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony H300 versus Sony TX20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the H300 (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H300 was brought out 24 months later than the TX20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the H300 matches up vs the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are available at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sony H300 has outside 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 TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Sony H300 versus Sony TX20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the H300 vs the TX20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H300 and TX20 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the H300 and TX20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony H300 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent H300 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.