Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX300
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![Sony Alpha NEX-5T front Sony Alpha NEX-5T front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5T/Sony-NEX-5T-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300/Sony-HX300-front.jpg)
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51 Overall
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX300 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
- Revealed August 2013
- Older Model is Sony NEX-5R
(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
- Announced February 2013
- Succeeded the Sony HX200V
- Newer Model is Sony HX400V
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX300 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony HX300, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is pretty close but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.
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The NEX-5T was announced 7 months after the HX300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NEX-5T grades vs the HX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony HX300
NEX-5T | HX300 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | ![]() | February 2013 | Newer by 7 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony NEX-5T
HX300 | NEX-5T |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony HX300
NEX-5T | HX300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5T enjoys external dimensions 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 HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
Check the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony HX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the NEX-5T against the HX300.
![Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX300 size comparison Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5T-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5T and HX300 is 89 and 63 respectively.
![Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5T-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5T and HX300.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5T using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX300 will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher NEX-5T is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5T-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5T-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX300 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-08-27 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 365.0mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-6.3 |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO100) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 276g (0.61 pounds) | 623g (1.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (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 | 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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | - |
Self timer | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $400 | $339 |