Sony H300 vs Sony A37

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Sony H300 and Sony A37, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both offered by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the H300 (20MP) and A37 (16MP) and the H300 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The H300 was revealed 22 months after the A37 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the H300 grades vs the A37 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony SLT-A37. The full galleries are provided at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony H300 enjoys external dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Sony A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Sony H300 and Sony A37 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the H300 versus the A37.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the H300 and A37 is 63 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H300 and A37.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The H300 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony H300 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent H300 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.