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Canon 80D vs Sony H300

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Canon 80D vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon 70D
  • Successor is Canon 90D
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 80D vs Sony H300 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon 80D vs Sony H300, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty similar but the 80D (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The 80D was launched 2 years after the H300 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 80D grades against the H300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Sony H300

 80D H300 
IntroducedFebruary 2016February 2014Newer by 25 months
Manual focus Very accurate 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 80D

 H300 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Sony H300

 80D H300 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Canon 80D vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 80D has exterior dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 80D vs Sony H300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 80D vs the H300.

Canon 80D vs Sony H300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and H300 is 59 and 63 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 80D and H300.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 80D due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 80D will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern 80D should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 80D vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 80D
Portrait photography with Sony H300
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
40
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 80D
Street photography with Sony H300
69
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
environment sealing
no image stabilization
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography highlights
Sony H300 Sports photography highlights
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
50
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D as a Travel photography camera
Sony H300 as a Travel photography camera
76
environment sealing
supports touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
56
good battery life (350 CIPA)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (590 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D Landscape photography factors
Sony H300 Landscape photography factors
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
47
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
good battery life (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging advice
Sony H300 Vlogging advice
70
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
no image stabilization
24
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors (590 grams)
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Canon 80D vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Sony H300
 Canon EOS 80DSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 80D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-18 2014-02-13
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 16000 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 -
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3-5.9
Total lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.80 m
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 grams (1.61 lbs) 590 grams (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 1135 not tested
Other
Battery life 960 photos 350 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,199 $249