Sony H300 vs Sony WX150

In this article, we will be looking at the Sony H300 vs Sony WX150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H300 was manufactured 24 months after the WX150 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the H300 scores vs the WX150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H300 provides outside dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the H300 against the WX150.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H300 and WX150 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the H300 and WX150.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony H300 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer H300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.