Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX300
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Announced October 2011
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Superseded the Sony HX200V
- Later Model is Sony HX400V
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX300 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Sony NEX-5N and Sony HX300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very well matched but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NEX-5N was manufactured 16 months prior to the HX300 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NEX-5N scores versus the HX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5N Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony HX300
NEX-5N | HX300 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony NEX-5N
HX300 | NEX-5N | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | October 2011 | More recent by 16 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony HX300
NEX-5N | HX300 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5N has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 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).
Contrast the Sony NEX-5N and Sony HX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NEX-5N and the HX300.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5N and HX300 is 89 and 63 respectively.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5N and HX300.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5N due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX300 will resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older NEX-5N is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX300 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-10-03 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-6.3 |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
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 file format | AVCHD | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 lb) | 623g (1.37 lb) |
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 All around rating | 77 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1079 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 460 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $550 | $339 |