Sony H300 vs Sony ZV-1

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony H300 vs Sony ZV-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the H300 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") provide different sensor sizes.

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The H300 was launched 7 years before the ZV-1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the H300 scores against the ZV-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 & Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony H300 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony H300 comes with exterior measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the H300 compared to the ZV-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the H300 and ZV-1 is 63 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the H300 and ZV-1.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The H300 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The older H300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.