Sony H300 vs Sony W230

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony H300 vs Sony W230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the H300 (20MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H300 was brought out 5 years after the W230 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the H300 grades versus the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H300 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H300 has got external dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Sony H300 vs Sony W230 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the H300 and the W230.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the H300 and W230 is 63 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the H300 and W230.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony H300 to result in extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger H300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.