Canon SX30 IS vs Sony H300
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
- Announced September 2010
- Old Model is Canon SX20 IS
- Successor is Canon SX40 HS
(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
- Announced February 2014

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony H300 Overview
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").

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony H300 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Sony H300
SX30 IS | H300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Canon SX30 IS
H300 | SX30 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 41 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Sony H300
SX30 IS | H300 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX30 IS vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony H300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-09-14 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dots |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 601 grams (1.32 pounds) | 590 grams (1.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 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 |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-7L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $400 | $249 |