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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H300

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Announced July 2014
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
  • Revealed February 2014
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H300 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX400 IS versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was revealed 6 months after the H300 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX400 IS scores versus the H300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Sony H300

 SX400 IS H300 

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Canon SX400 IS

 H300 SX400 IS 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Sony H300

 SX400 IS H300 
RevealedJuly 2014February 2014Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX400 IS vs the H300.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and H300 is 81 and 63 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and H300.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography details
Sony H300 Portrait photography details
36
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Sony H300
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography factors
Sony H300 Sports photography factors
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
50
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony H300 as a Travel photography camera
60
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (190 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (590 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography features
Sony H300 Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
better than average battery life (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging details
Sony H300 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
24
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than others in class (590 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Sony H300
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-07-29 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313g (0.69 pounds) 590g (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 pictures 350 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $229 $249