Sony HX300 vs Sony RX100 VII

Here is a in depth analysis of the Sony HX300 and Sony RX100 VII, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the HX300 (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is very well matched but the HX300 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The HX300 was launched 7 years before the RX100 VII and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HX300 scores vs the RX100 VII in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX300 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX300 comes with external 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 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX300 and Sony RX100 VII in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the HX300 versus the RX100 VII.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX300 and RX100 VII is 63 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX300 and RX100 VII.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The HX300 provides the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF tougher. The older HX300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.