Sony H300 vs Sony A35

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony H300 vs Sony A35, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the H300 (20MP) and A35 (16MP) and the H300 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The H300 was introduced 2 years after the A35 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the H300 matches up against the A35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 & Sony SLT-A35. The whole galleries are provided at Sony H300 Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. 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) and the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the H300 versus the A35.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the H300 and A35 is 63 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the H300 and A35.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The H300 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony H300 will offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent H300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.