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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony H300

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX500 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX520 HS
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
  • Announced February 2014
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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony H300 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX510 HS vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was announced 5 months earlier than the H300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX510 HS scores against the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Sony H300

 SX510 HS H300 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Canon SX510 HS

 H300 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Sony H300

 SX510 HS H300 
AnnouncedAugust 2013February 2014Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS provides physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX510 HS versus the H300.

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony H300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and H300 is 80 and 63 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and H300.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to produce more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX510 HS
Portrait photography with Sony H300
34
you can focus manually
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography features
Sony H300 Street photography features
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony H300 as a Sports photography camera
36
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (350 shots)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography highlights
Sony H300 Travel photography highlights
54
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (250 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
good battery (350 CIPA)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (590 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography advice
Sony H300 Landscape photography advice
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (250 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
47
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
good battery (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX510 HS
Vlogging with Sony H300
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
24
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (590g)
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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Sony H300
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-22 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Bionz(R)
Sensor type 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349 grams (0.77 pounds) 590 grams (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 250 images 350 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $249 $249