Canon 7D vs Sony HX300
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Canon 7D vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 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.
Canon 7D vs Sony HX300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 7D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are available at Canon 7D Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Sony HX300
7D | HX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Canon 7D
HX300 | 7D | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | November 2009 | Fresher by 40 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 7D and Sony HX300
7D | HX300 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Canon 7D vs Sony HX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 7D and HX300 is 56 and 63 respectively.
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.
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Canon 7D vs Sony HX300 Specifications
Canon EOS 7D | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
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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 |