Sony HX300 vs Sony RX1

Here is a extended overview of the Sony HX300 vs Sony RX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the HX300 (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is pretty close but the HX300 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX300 was unveiled very close to the RX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HX300 scores vs the RX1 when it comes 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-RX1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX300 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Sony HX300 enjoys exterior 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 RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX300 vs Sony RX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the HX300 vs the RX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX300 and RX1 is 63 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX300 and RX1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HX300 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX1 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.