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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony H300

Portability
65
Imaging
32
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
37
Overall
41

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX20 IS
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
  • Launched February 2014
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony H300 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX10 IS versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was brought out 6 years before the H300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX10 IS matches up vs the H300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Sony H300

 SX10 IS H300 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Canon SX10 IS

 H300 SX10 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Sony H300

 SX10 IS H300 
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS provides physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX10 IS vs the H300.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony H300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and H300 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and H300.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony H300 to show more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony H300 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
includes face detect focus
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography info
Sony H300 Street photography info
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screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (600g)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography information
Sony H300 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography advice
Sony H300 Travel photography advice
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has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (600g)
MP count low (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery (350 CIPA)
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (590g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging advice
Sony H300 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (600 grams)
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (590 grams)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Sony H300
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 pounds) 590 gr (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $275 $249