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Canon 6D MII vs Sony H300

Portability
59
Imaging
75
Features
92
Overall
81
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Canon 6D MII vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
  • Introduced June 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon 6D
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Canon 6D MII vs Sony H300 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon 6D MII vs Sony H300, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and H300 (20MP) and the 6D MII (Full frame) and H300 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The 6D MII was brought out 3 years later than the H300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 6D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 6D MII scores vs the H300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Sony H300

 6D MII H300 
IntroducedJune 2017February 2014More recent by 42 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Canon 6D MII

 H300 6D MII 

Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Sony H300

 6D MII H300 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Canon 6D MII vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 6D MII features external dimensions of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 6D MII against the H300.

Canon 6D MII vs Sony H300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6D MII and H300 is 59 and 63 respectively.

Canon 6D MII vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D MII and H300.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 6D MII featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 6D MII will resolve greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern 6D MII will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 6D MII vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D MII vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D MII Portrait photography factors
Sony H300 Portrait photography factors
85
has manual focus
MP count high (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
40
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D MII Street photography advice
Sony H300 Street photography advice
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (40,000)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D MII as a Sports photography camera
Sony H300 as a Sports photography camera
87
built in image stabilization
MP count high (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (1,200 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 6D MII
Travel photography with Sony H300
78
good battery life (1,200 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count high (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
56
better than average battery power (350 shots)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (590g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D MII Landscape photography info
Sony H300 Landscape photography info
85
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
MP count high (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (40,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good battery life (1,200 per charge)
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D MII Vlogging advice
Sony H300 Vlogging advice
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
24
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (590g)
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Canon 6D MII vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D MII and Sony H300
 Canon EOS 6D Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 6D Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-06-29 2014-02-13
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 40000 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 45 -
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3-5.9
Total lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.80 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 765 gr (1.69 lb) 590 gr (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 2862 not tested
Other
Battery life 1200 photographs 350 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $1,799 $249