Sony HX300 vs Sony RX1R II

Its time to take a closer look at the Sony HX300 vs Sony RX1R II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the HX300 (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the HX300 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX300 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the RX1R II and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the HX300 grades versus the RX1R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX300 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX300 has outer dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX300 vs Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the HX300 compared to the RX1R II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX300 and RX1R II is 63 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX300 and RX1R II.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HX300 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older HX300 will be behind in sensor tech.