Sony HX300 vs Sony WX10

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony HX300 versus Sony WX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the HX300 (20MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX300 was brought out 2 years later than the WX10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HX300 grades vs the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX300 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX300 has got 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) while the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the HX300 and the WX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX300 and WX10 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HX300 and WX10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX300 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent HX300 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.