Sony H300 vs Sony A55

Lets examine more closely at the Sony H300 vs Sony A55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both offered by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the H300 (20MP) and A55 (16MP) and the H300 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The H300 was released 3 years later than the A55 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the H300 matches up against the A55 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 SLT-A55. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Sony H300 has 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) and the Sony A55 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Sony H300 vs Sony A55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the H300 versus the A55.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the H300 and A55 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the H300 and A55.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The H300 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony H300 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer H300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.