Sony HX300 vs Sony RX100 III

Below, we will be contrasting the Sony HX300 and Sony RX100 III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX300 (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is pretty well matched but the HX300 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The HX300 was brought out 14 months before the RX100 III which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the HX300 matches up vs the RX100 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX300 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony HX300 comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX300 and Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the HX300 against the RX100 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HX300 and RX100 III is 63 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX300 and RX100 III.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The HX300 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The more aged HX300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.