Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX300

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5T and HX300 is 89 and 63 respectively.

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.