Sony HX300 vs Sony W320

Here, we are matching up the Sony HX300 vs Sony W320, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the HX300 (20MP) and W320 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX300 was manufactured 3 years later than the W320 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the HX300 scores against the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX300 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX300 offers outer measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX300 vs Sony W320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the HX300 compared to the W320.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX300 and W320 is 63 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX300 and W320.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX300 to produce extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer HX300 will have an advantage in sensor technology.