Sony H300 vs Sony W620

Following is a extended analysis of the Sony H300 and Sony W620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the H300 (20MP) and W620 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H300 was released 2 years after the W620 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the H300 matches up versus the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are available at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony H300 features outside dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony H300 and Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the H300 and the W620.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the H300 and W620 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the H300 and W620.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony H300 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer H300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.