Sony HX300 vs Sony ZV-1

Let's look a little more in depth at the Sony HX300 vs Sony ZV-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the HX300 (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very comparable but the HX300 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX300 was revealed 8 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the HX300 scores versus the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 & Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are available at Sony HX300 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX300 has got outside 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 ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the HX300 vs the ZV-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX300 and ZV-1 is 63 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX300 and ZV-1.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The HX300 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder. The older HX300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.