Sony HX300 vs Sony RX100 VI

Here, we will be comparing the Sony HX300 and Sony RX100 VI, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX300 (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is pretty similar but the HX300 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX300 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the RX100 VI which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the HX300 grades vs the RX100 VI with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX300 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX300 provides outside measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Sony HX300 and Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the HX300 versus the RX100 VI.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX300 and RX100 VI is 63 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX300 and RX100 VI.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The HX300 contains the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The more aged HX300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.