Sony H300 vs Sony W730

Below, we are contrasting the Sony H300 versus Sony W730, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the H300 (20MP) and W730 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H300 was unveiled 14 months after the W730 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the H300 scores versus the W730 when considering 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-W730. The full galleries are viewable at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony H300 enjoys 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) while the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H300 versus Sony W730 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the H300 vs the W730.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the H300 and W730 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the H300 and W730.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer H300 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.