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Sony HX300 vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Sony HX300 vs Sony RX10 IV 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
  • Launched February 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX200V
  • Updated by Sony HX400V
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Launched September 2017
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX10 III
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Sony HX300 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony HX300 versus Sony RX10 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the HX300 (20MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is fairly comparable but the HX300 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The HX300 was announced 5 years earlier than the RX10 IV and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the HX300 grades versus the RX10 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony RX10 IV

 HX300 RX10 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Sony HX300

 RX10 IV HX300 
LaunchedSeptember 2017February 2013More recent by 55 months
Display resolution1440k921kClearer display (+519k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX300 and Sony RX10 IV

 HX300 RX10 IV 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony HX300 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX300 comes with physical 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) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX300 versus Sony RX10 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the HX300 against the RX10 IV.

Sony HX300 vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX300 and RX10 IV is 63 and 52 respectively.

Sony HX300 vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Sony HX300 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX300 and RX10 IV.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The HX300 uses the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The older HX300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony HX300 vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Sony HX300 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX300 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX300 Street photography advice
Sony RX10 IV Street photography advice
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (623g)
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
weather sealing
heavier than average in class (1,095 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX300 Sports photography factors
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography factors
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
76
great zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX300 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX10 IV Travel photography highlights
54
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (623g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (1,095g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX300 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography factors
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
62
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX300 Vlogging info
Sony RX10 IV Vlogging info
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (623 grams)
29
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (1,095 grams)
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Sony HX300 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX300 and Sony RX10 IV
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-02-20 2017-09-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 623 grams (1.37 lbs) 1095 grams (2.41 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $339 $1,698