Sony H300 vs Sony W710

Following is a comprehensive review of the Sony H300 versus Sony W710, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the H300 (20MP) and W710 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H300 was launched 14 months after the W710 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the H300 grades against the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony H300 offers outside measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the H300 and the W710.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the H300 and W710 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the H300 and W710.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer H300 provides an edge in sensor innovation.