Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H300
65 Imaging
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55 Overall
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Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
- Released January 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX40 HS
- Refreshed by Canon SX60 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
- Released February 2014

Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H300 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX50 HS versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX50 HS was released 13 months earlier than the H300 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX50 HS matches up vs the H300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Sony H300
SX50 HS | H300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Canon SX50 HS
H300 | SX50 HS | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 13 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Sony H300
SX50 HS | H300 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS has outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX50 HS versus Sony H300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX50 HS versus the H300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and H300 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and H300.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony H300 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX50 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-15 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dot | 201 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 8.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 595 gr (1.31 lbs) | 590 gr (1.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 315 photographs | 350 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-10L | - |
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 |
Retail cost | $429 | $249 |