Sony H300 vs Sony TX30

Here, we will be looking at the Sony H300 versus Sony TX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H300 was launched 7 months later than the TX30 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the H300 grades vs the TX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are available at Sony H300 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H300 comes with external measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the H300 and the TX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H300 and TX30 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the H300 and TX30.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony H300 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent H300 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.