Sony a5000 vs Sony H300

Here, we will be matching up the Sony a5000 versus Sony H300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the a5000 (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively similar but the a5000 (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The a5000 was released around the same time to the H300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the a5000 grades against the H300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a5000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are provided at Sony a5000 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sony a5000 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 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).

Analyze the Sony a5000 versus Sony H300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the a5000 compared to the H300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the a5000 and H300 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the a5000 and H300.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The a5000 features the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF simpler.