Sony A6300 vs Sony HX5

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony A6300 vs Sony HX5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A6300 (24MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the A6300 (APS-C) and HX5 (1/2.4") posses different sensor size.

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The A6300 was launched 5 years after the HX5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A6300 matches up against the HX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a6300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A6300 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A6300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Sony A6300 vs Sony HX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A6300 compared to the HX5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A6300 and HX5 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6300 and HX5.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A6300 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A6300 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent A6300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.