Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H300
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Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Launched July 2010
- Replaced the Canon SX10 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX30 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
- Announced February 2014

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H300 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SX20 IS versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX20 IS was manufactured 4 years before the H300 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX20 IS matches up vs the H300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Sony H300
SX20 IS | H300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Canon SX20 IS
H300 | SX20 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 43 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Sony H300
SX20 IS | H300 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS has physical measurements 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 proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX20 IS versus Sony H300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX20 IS against the H300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and H300 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and H300.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H300 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dots |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 8.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 lb) | 590g (1.30 lb) |
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 Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $500 | $249 |