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Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H300

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(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
Sony H300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Sony H300

 SX20 IS H300 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Canon SX20 IS

 H300 SX20 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper 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).

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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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H300 size comparison

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

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony H300 Portrait photography factors
37
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography information
Sony H300 Street photography information
49
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography factors
Sony H300 Sports photography factors
34
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (350 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography features
Sony H300 Travel photography features
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (600g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (590 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX20 IS
Landscape photography with Sony H300
35
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
47
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony H300 as a Vlogging camera
50
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
24
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (590g)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Sony H300
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
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