Sony H300 vs Sony WX500

Here is a complete comparison of the Sony H300 vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H300 was brought out 14 months prior to the WX500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the H300 matches up vs the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony H300 has got external measurements 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 WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the H300 against the WX500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H300 and WX500 is 63 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the H300 and WX500.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony H300 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older H300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.