Sony HX300 vs Sony QX10

Lets look much closer at the Sony HX300 versus Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the HX300 (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX300 was manufactured 6 months prior to the QX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HX300 grades vs the QX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX300 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX300 provides physical dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX300 versus Sony QX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the HX300 vs the QX10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HX300 and QX10 is 63 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX300 and QX10.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX300 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.