Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H300

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.