Sony NEX-5R vs Sony H300
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Launched August 2012
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5N
- Replacement is Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
- 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Released February 2014
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony H300 Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony H300 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony H300
NEX-5R | H300 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony NEX-5R
H300 | NEX-5R | |||
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Released | February 2014 | August 2012 | Newer by 17 months |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony H300
NEX-5R | H300 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony H300 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-08-29 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3-5.9 |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dots |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 8.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 276g (0.61 lbs) | 590g (1.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 910 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 350 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NPFW50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $750 | $249 |