Sony A6400 vs Sony H300

In this article, we are matching up the Sony A6400 versus Sony H300, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the A6400 (24MP) and the H300 (20MP) is very close but the A6400 (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The A6400 was launched 4 years later than the H300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A6400 matches up versus the H300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are available at Sony A6400 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A6400 has external measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Examine the Sony A6400 versus Sony H300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A6400 compared to the H300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6400 and H300 is 83 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A6400 and H300.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A6400 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony A6400 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern A6400 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.