Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H300

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.

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.

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.

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

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.