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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H300

Portability
81 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
36
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

		

		

			
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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
35
 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
40
 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