Canon SX30 IS vs Sony H300

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX30 IS vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was brought out 4 years before the H300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX30 IS matches up against the H300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS provides outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX30 IS vs Sony H300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX30 IS versus the H300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and H300 is 64 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and H300.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony H300 to deliver greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.