Sony H300 vs Sony W510

Following is a detailed overview of the Sony H300 versus Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the H300 (20MP) and W510 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H300 was manufactured 3 years after the W510 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the H300 matches up against the W510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony H300 provides exterior dimensions 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 W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony H300 versus Sony W510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the H300 vs the W510.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H300 and W510 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the H300 and W510.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony H300 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger H300 provides a benefit in sensor tech.