Sony HX300 vs Sony RX10 III

In this article, we are matching up the Sony HX300 vs Sony RX10 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX300 (20MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is fairly close but the HX300 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX300 was brought out 4 years before the RX10 III which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HX300 scores vs the RX10 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX300 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX300 has physical dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the HX300 compared to the RX10 III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX300 and RX10 III is 63 and 53 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX300 and RX10 III.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The HX300 comes with the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF harder. The more aged HX300 will be behind in sensor innovation.