Canon 1100D vs Sony H300

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon 1100D vs Sony H300, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1100D (12MP) and H300 (20MP) and the 1100D (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The 1100D was released 3 years earlier than the H300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 1100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 1100D grades against the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1100D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 1100D Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 1100D has exterior dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 1100D and the H300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1100D and H300 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1100D and H300.

All in all, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1100D due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony H300 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1100D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.