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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H300

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5T
(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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony H300
(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
  • Announced February 2014
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H300 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Sony NEX-5T and Sony H300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5T was manufactured 5 months earlier than the H300 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the NEX-5T scores against the H300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony H300

 NEX-5T H300 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony NEX-5T

 H300 NEX-5T 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony H300

 NEX-5T H300 
AnnouncedAugust 2013February 2014Similar age
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5T has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the NEX-5T against the H300.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and H300 is 89 and 63 respectively.

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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5T and H300.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5T featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony H300 will give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography factors
Sony H300 Portrait photography factors
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
40
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Street photography factors
Sony H300 Street photography factors
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Sports photography features
Sony H300 Sports photography features
69
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
50
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
Sony H300 as a Travel photography camera
77
features focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse recording
56
good battery pack (350 per charge)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (590 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography factors
Sony H300 Landscape photography factors
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
good battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Vlogging info
Sony H300 Vlogging info
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
24
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (590 grams)
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony H300
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-27 2014-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3-5.9
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO100) 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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 Overall rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1015 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 350 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 -
Self timer Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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 pricing $400 $249