Sony HX300 vs Sony A55

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony HX300 and Sony A55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the HX300 (20MP) and A55 (16MP) and the HX300 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The HX300 was launched 2 years after the A55 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the HX300 scores versus the A55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 & Sony SLT-A55. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX300 Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX300 provides exterior dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Sony A55 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the HX300 versus the A55.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX300 and A55 is 63 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX300 and A55.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HX300 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony HX300 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger HX300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.