Sony HX300 vs Sony RX100 VA

Here is a comprehensive review of the Sony HX300 versus Sony RX100 VA, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the HX300 (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is relatively well matched but the HX300 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The HX300 was revealed 6 years before the RX100 VA and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HX300 scores versus the RX100 VA when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are provided at Sony HX300 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX300 provides physical measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the HX300 compared to the RX100 VA.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HX300 and RX100 VA is 63 and 89 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX300 and RX100 VA.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The HX300 offers the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh tougher. The older HX300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.