Sony H300 vs Sony WX30

Let's look a little more closely at the Sony H300 versus Sony WX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the H300 (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H300 was brought out 2 years after the WX30 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the H300 scores versus the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are provided at Sony H300 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony H300 enjoys outer dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the H300 compared to the WX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H300 and WX30 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the H300 and WX30.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H300 to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent H300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.