Sony HX300 vs Sony TX10

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Sony HX300 and Sony TX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the HX300 (20MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX300 was launched 19 months after the TX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the HX300 grades versus the TX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX300 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Sony HX300 has got outside 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 TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the HX300 versus the TX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HX300 and TX10 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX300 and TX10.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX300 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger HX300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.