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Sony HX10V vs Sony HX300

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Replacement is Sony HX20V
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX200V
  • Renewed by Sony HX400V
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Sony HX10V vs Sony HX300 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony HX10V and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was unveiled 11 months earlier than the HX300 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the HX10V scores versus the HX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony HX300

 HX10V HX300 
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony HX10V

 HX300 HX10V 
ReleasedFebruary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony HX300

 HX10V HX300 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX10V features outer measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the HX10V compared to the HX300.

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX10V and HX300 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX10V and HX300.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX300 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HX10V will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX10V Portrait photography advice
Sony HX300 Portrait photography advice
38
good resolution (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (234g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX10V Sports photography info
Sony HX300 Sports photography info
49
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX10V Travel photography features
Sony HX300 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average (234 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (623 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
Landscape photography with Sony HX300
45
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX10V Vlogging details
Sony HX300 Vlogging details
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (234 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
25
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (623g)
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Sony HX10V vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX10V and Sony HX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-28 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-400mm (16.7x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone 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 234 grams (0.52 pounds) 623 grams (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 320 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BG1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo -
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $616 $339