Canon SX160 IS vs Sony H300
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Announced June 2013
- Earlier Model is Canon SX150 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
- 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Revealed February 2014
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony H300 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX160 IS versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX160 IS grades versus the H300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony H300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Sony H300
SX160 IS | H300 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Canon SX160 IS
H300 | SX160 IS | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | June 2013 | More recent by 7 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Sony H300
SX160 IS | H300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Check the Canon SX160 IS versus Sony H300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX160 IS and the H300.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and H300 is 86 and 63 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and H300.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H300 to result in more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SX160 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony H300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | 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 | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dots |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 8.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 291g (0.64 pounds) | 590g (1.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 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 | 380 photographs | 350 photographs |
Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $199 | $249 |