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Sony HX100V vs Sony HX300

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Newer Model is Sony HX200V
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX200V
  • Updated by Sony HX400V
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Sony HX100V vs Sony HX300 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony HX100V vs Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX100V was unveiled 16 months before the HX300 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HX100V scores versus the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony HX300

 HX100V HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony HX100V

 HX300 HX100V 
LaunchedFebruary 2013October 2011Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony HX300

 HX100V HX300 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution921k921kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony HX100V enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the HX100V versus the HX300.

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX100V and HX300 is 66 and 63 respectively.

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX100V and HX300.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX300 to result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged HX100V will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX100V Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX300 Portrait photography highlights
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX100V Street photography factors
Sony HX300 Street photography factors
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (577 grams)
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (623g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX100V
Sports photography with Sony HX300
49
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Travel photography camera
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (577 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (623g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX100V
Vlogging with Sony HX300
25
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
heavier than average (577g)
25
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others in class (623g)
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Sony HX100V vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX100V and Sony HX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-10-21 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-810mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 577 gr (1.27 lb) 623 gr (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-FH50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo -
Card slots One One
Cost at release $429 $339