Sony NEX-5R vs Sony H300

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony H300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-5R was revealed 17 months earlier than the H300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NEX-5R grades versus the H300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5R offers physical measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony H300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the NEX-5R vs the H300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and H300 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5R and H300.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5R with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony H300 will show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5R will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.