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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX300

Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-5N
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX200V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX400V
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX300 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX300, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the NEX-5 (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the NEX-5 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-5 was released 3 years prior to the HX300 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NEX-5 scores against the HX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony HX300

 NEX-5 HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony NEX-5

 HX300 NEX-5 
IntroducedFebruary 2013June 2010More recent by 32 months
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5 and Sony HX300

 NEX-5 HX300 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5 provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the NEX-5 vs the HX300.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5 and HX300 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5 and HX300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX300 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older NEX-5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX300 Portrait photography factors
72
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Street photography highlights
Sony HX300 Street photography highlights
76
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Sports photography camera
52
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-5
Travel photography with Sony HX300
59
decent MP (14 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
54
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (623g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Landscape photography info
Sony HX300 Landscape photography info
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
48
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-5
Vlogging with Sony HX300
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing mic socket
25
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
heavier than average in class (623g)
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5 and Sony HX300
 Sony Alpha NEX-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-07 2013-02-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 287g (0.63 pounds) 623g (1.37 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 796 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NPFW50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $599 $339