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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H300

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
37
Overall
41

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Revealed February 2014
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H300 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX210 IS versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was revealed 4 years before the H300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX210 IS scores versus the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony H300

 SX210 IS H300 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Canon SX210 IS

 H300 SX210 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2014June 2010More modern by 44 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony H300

 SX210 IS H300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS offers physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX210 IS against the H300.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and H300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and H300.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony H300 to produce extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography details
Sony H300 Portrait photography details
37
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography info
Sony H300 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography advice
Sony H300 Sports photography advice
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography features
Sony H300 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others (220g)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
56
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (590g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography features
Sony H300 Landscape photography features
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
46
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Sony H300
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
24
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (590 grams)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Sony H300
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lb) 590 gr (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $226 $249