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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H300

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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
  • Announced February 2014
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H300 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX410 IS and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was unveiled 12 months later than the H300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX410 IS scores versus the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony H300

 SX410 IS H300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2014More recent by 12 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Canon SX410 IS

 H300 SX410 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony H300

 SX410 IS H300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS has external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX410 IS vs the H300.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and H300 is 80 and 63 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and H300.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SX410 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography details
Sony H300 Portrait photography details
47
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
good megapixels (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography highlights
Sony H300 Street photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony H300 as a Sports photography camera
41
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
max frames per second very slow (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (185 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (350 CIPA)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography advice
Sony H300 Travel photography advice
61
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (185 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
good battery power (350 shots)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (590g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony H300 Landscape photography advice
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (185 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good battery power (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging features
Sony H300 Vlogging features
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
24
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others (590g)
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Sony H300
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-06 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.5 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lbs) 590 gr (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 185 shots 350 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) 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 1 1
Pricing at launch $199 $249