Sony HX100V vs Sony WX300

The following is a extended overview of the Sony HX100V and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX100V was launched 16 months prior to the WX300 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the HX100V scores versus the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX100V Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX100V has physical measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX100V and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the HX100V vs the WX300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HX100V and WX300 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX100V and WX300.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HX100V will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.