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Canon 7D vs Sony HX300

Portability
56
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47

Canon 7D vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
  • Introduced November 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon 7D MII
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Older Model is Sony HX200V
  • Updated by Sony HX400V
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Canon 7D vs Sony HX300 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon 7D vs Sony HX300, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 7D (18MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is fairly similar but the 7D (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The 7D was manufactured 4 years before the HX300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the 7D matches up against the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Sony HX300

 7D HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Canon 7D

 HX300 7D 
IntroducedFebruary 2013November 2009Fresher by 40 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Canon 7D and Sony HX300

 7D HX300 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon 7D vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 7D has external measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 7D compared to the HX300.

Canon 7D vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 7D and HX300 is 56 and 63 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D and HX300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 7D because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX300 will offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older 7D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 7D vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
43
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D Street photography details
Sony HX300 Street photography details
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D Sports photography factors
Sony HX300 Sports photography factors
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (800 per charge)
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Travel photography camera
54
environment proofing
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (800 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
54
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (623g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Landscape photography camera
63
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (800 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D Vlogging information
Sony HX300 Vlogging information
29
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
25
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (623 grams)
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Canon 7D vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Sony HX300
 Canon EOS 7DSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 7D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-11-06 2013-02-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Dual Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 19 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Available lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 860g (1.90 lbs) 623g (1.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 854 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,050 $339