Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H300
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Released March 2013
- Successor is Sony A6000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
- 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Launched February 2014
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H300 Overview
The following is a in depth assessment of the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony H300, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is very close but the NEX-6 (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NEX-6 was introduced 10 months earlier than the H300 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NEX-6 scores vs the H300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-6 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony H300
NEX-6 | H300 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Sony NEX-6
H300 | NEX-6 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | March 2013 | Newer by 10 months |
Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony H300
NEX-6 | H300 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-6 features outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Compare the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony H300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-6 against the H300.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-6 and H300 is 85 and 63 respectively.
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-6 and H300.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-6 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony H300 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged NEX-6 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H300 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-03-25 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias 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 photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 99 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3-5.9 |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | 201k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 8.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 345 gr (0.76 pounds) | 590 gr (1.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1018 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 350 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $365 | $249 |