Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony H300 and Sony HX100V side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony H300 has external dimensions of 130 x 95 x 122 mm (5.1 x 3.74 x 4.81″) and weighs 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz) (including batteries). Sony HX100V has external dimensions of 122 x 87 x 93 mm (4.8 x 3.43 x 3.66″) and weighs 577 g (1.27 lb / 20.35 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony H300 and the Sony HX100V. Sony HX100V is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 8mm narrower, 8mm shorter and 29mm thinner than Sony H300.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony H300 and Sony HX100V.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony H300 and Sony HX100V.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony HX100V is 13g lighter than the Sony H300 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony H300 and Sony HX100V's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony HX100V features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Sony H300 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to HX100V.