Sony HX300 vs Sony RX100 V

In this article, we are analyzing the Sony HX300 versus Sony RX100 V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the HX300 (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is fairly close but the HX300 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The HX300 was announced 4 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the HX300 matches up vs the RX100 V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX300 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX300 features external measurements 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 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX300 versus Sony RX100 V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the HX300 vs the RX100 V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX300 and RX100 V is 63 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX300 and RX100 V.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizing. The HX300 uses the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The older HX300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.