Sony HX300 vs Sony HX99

Here is a thorough overview of the Sony HX300 and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the HX300 (20MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty similar but the HX300 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX300 was announced 6 years before the HX99 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the HX300 matches up versus the HX99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX300 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sony HX300 comes with outer dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the HX300 and the HX99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX300 and HX99 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX300 and HX99.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HX300 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX300 will offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older HX300 is going to be behind in sensor tech.