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Sony HX300 vs Sony QX100

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Sony HX300 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

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
  • Announced February 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX200V
  • Replacement is Sony HX400V
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Sony HX300 vs Sony QX100 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Sony HX300 and Sony QX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX300 (20MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is fairly close but the HX300 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX300 was announced 6 months earlier than the QX100 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HX300 grades against the QX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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