Sony DSC-T300 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
10.1 megapixels
33.00mm - 165.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 369.7mm²
16.1 megapixels

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Detailed specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300
Sony Alpha NEX-5N

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Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:		Sony NEX-5 NEX-5 vs NEX-5N
Successor:		Sony NEX-5R NEX-5N vs NEX-5R
General
Model Number:	DSC-T300	NEX-5N
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Ultra Compact	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$400.00	$699.99
Street Price:
Date Available:	2008-03-30	2011-09-01
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	6.1 oz (172 g) includes batteries	16.4 oz (465 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	3.7 x 2.3 x 0.8 in. (94 x 59 x 21 mm)	4.4 x 2.3 x 1.5 in. (111 x 59 x 38 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony Super HAD	Sony Exmor APS HD
Effective Megapixels:	10.1	16.1
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch	APS-C
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.69 microns	4.82 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:		Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:		77
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):		23.6
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):		12.7
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):		1,079
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)	4912 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF v2.21)	JPEG, .ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	1.6	10.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	640x480 (30/16.6) 320x240 (8.3)	1920x1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS or 60i/24Mbps/FX or 60i/17Mbps/FH or 24p/24Mbps/FX or 24p/17Mbps/FH) 1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps)
Movie File Format:	MPEG-1	AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	Component	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Sony E
Lens:	Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, 12 elements in 10 groups, 1 prism	Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	33 - 165mm	27 - 83mm
Focal Length (actual):	5.8 - 29mm	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	5.00x	3.06x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (wide) / f/4.4 (tele) - f/10.0	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	8 cm to Infinity 3.1 in to Infinity	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 - 20 cm 0.4 - 7.9 in
Filter Thread:	n/a	49.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2x Precision, up to 28x Smart Zoom	Up to 10x Precision digital zoom with prime lens attached
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	9-point Contrast Detect with Flexible Spot AF	Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot; with Face Detection
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	LCD
Viewfinder Type:		(Optional FDA-EV1S XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF or FDA-SV1 Optical Viewfinder)
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.5	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	921,600 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	8.0x	14.0x
Top Deck Display:		No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200	Auto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, Underwater (4)	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temp./Filter, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/1000 - 1 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot	1200-zone Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No	Yes
Shutter Priority:	No	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	No	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Easy, Twilight, Twilight portrait, Soft snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High-speed shutter, High Sensitivity, Smile Shutter, Underwater	Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion Blur, Scene Selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight)
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds	2, 10, 10 with 3/5 shots seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off	Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	7.0 m / 23.0 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Auto ISO: Wide: 0.1 - 3.5 m; Tele: 0.8 - 2.7 m	Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100
Max Flash Sync:		1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:		+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a	Smart Accessory Terminal 2 (flash is detachable)
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS Duo / MS PRO Duo	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	No	Yes
Uncompressed Format:		.ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MPEG-1	AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Included Memory:	15.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	No	Yes
Remote Control Type:		Optional RMT-DSLR1 IR Wireless
Connections (extended):	Multi-Jack (AV / USB / DC)	Mini HDMI (Type C), Smart Accessory Terminal 2

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.83	0.61
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):		0.99
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):		Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	1.6	10.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	Unlimited	7
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.37 seconds	0.24 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.48 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.387 seconds	0.067 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.65 seconds	0.40 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.008 seconds	0.022 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):		Full AF lag: Multi-area AF mode = 0.251s
Startup Time:	2.7 seconds	1.9 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.6 seconds	1.1 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	5.9 seconds	2.1 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	260 shots	430 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NP-BD1	Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-BD1 Lithium Ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Sony CD-ROM	PMB (Picture Motion Browser) , Image Data Converter S, Image Data Lightbox SR
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS	Windows XP/Vista/7; Mac OS X 10.3 or later. (PMB is Windows only.)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	3.5-inch touch screen Clear Photo LCD PlusTM LCD screen for easy navigation and framing; a Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom lens; Super SteadyShot image stabilization and high sensitivity settings up to ISO3200 to help combat blurry photos; and a powerful Bionz processing engine.	3", 921K-dot, Tilting Touchpanel LCD, Optional XGA OLED TruFinder EVF, 1080p60 AVCHD 2.0 Videos, 10fps Full-res Burst Mode, Sweep Panorama, Hand-held Twilight, Anti-Motion Blur, Auto HDR, DRO, SD/MS Duo Media Support.