Sony HX300 vs Sony W550

On this page, we are analyzing the Sony HX300 versus Sony W550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the HX300 (20MP) and W550 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX300 was revealed 20 months after the W550 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the HX300 matches up versus the W550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX300 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX300 has got physical 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) and the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX300 versus Sony W550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the HX300 versus the W550.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HX300 and W550 is 63 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX300 and W550.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX300 to produce extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer HX300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.