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Sony A6500 vs Sony HX300

Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Sony Alpha a6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Sony A6500 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Launched October 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A6300
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX200V
  • Replacement is Sony HX400V
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Sony A6500 vs Sony HX300 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Sony A6500 vs Sony HX300, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the A6500 (24MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the A6500 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The A6500 was launched 3 years after the HX300 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A6500 grades against the HX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Sony HX300

 A6500 HX300 
LaunchedOctober 2016February 2013Newer by 45 months
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony A6500

 HX300 A6500 

Common features in the Sony A6500 and Sony HX300

 A6500 HX300 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony A6500 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A6500 has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A6500 vs Sony HX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A6500 and the HX300.

Sony A6500 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A6500 and HX300 is 81 and 63 respectively.

Sony A6500 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6500 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A6500 and HX300.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A6500 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A6500 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger A6500 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A6500 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Sony A6500 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6500 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A6500
Portrait photography with Sony HX300
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
42
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A6500
Street photography with Sony HX300
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A6500
Sports photography with Sony HX300
77
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Travel photography camera
74
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery power (350 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (623 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
48
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6500 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX300 Vlogging highlights
39
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
25
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (623 grams)
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Sony A6500 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6500 and Sony HX300
 Sony Alpha a6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-10-06 2013-02-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S -
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 grams (1.00 lbs) 623 grams (1.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1405 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FW50 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,298 $339