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Sony HX300 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Sony HX300 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX200V
  • Replacement is Sony HX400V
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Renewed by Sony RX1R II
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Sony HX300 vs Sony RX1R Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Sony HX300 versus Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX300 (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is very comparable but the HX300 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The HX300 was unveiled 4 months prior to the RX1R and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the HX300 scores versus the RX1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony RX1R

 HX300 RX1R 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony HX300

 RX1R HX300 
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX300 and Sony RX1R

 HX300 RX1R 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013June 2013Same age
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Sony HX300 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX300 offers physical measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX300 versus Sony RX1R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HX300 versus the RX1R.

Sony HX300 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX300 and RX1R is 63 and 79 respectively.

Sony HX300 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Sony HX300 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX300 and RX1R.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX300 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1R will show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Sony HX300 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Sony HX300 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX300 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX300 Portrait photography advice
Sony RX1R Portrait photography advice
42
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
82
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX300 Street photography features
Sony RX1R Street photography features
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (623 grams)
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX300
Sports photography with Sony RX1R
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
53
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (270 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX300 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX1R Travel photography highlights
54
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (623g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (270 shots)
more heavy than competitors (482 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX300
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
66
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (270 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX300 Vlogging features
Sony RX1R Vlogging features
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (623 grams)
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (482g)
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Sony HX300 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX300 and Sony RX1R
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-02-20 2013-06-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/2.0
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 623g (1.37 lbs) 482g (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 91
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $339 $2,798