Sony H300 vs Sony W220

Following is a extended comparison of the Sony H300 vs Sony W220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the H300 (20MP) and W220 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H300 was launched 5 years after the W220 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the H300 grades vs the W220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony H300 offers physical measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H300 vs Sony W220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the H300 and the W220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the H300 and W220 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the H300 and W220.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony H300 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern H300 will have an edge in sensor innovation.