Canon SX510 HS vs Sony H300
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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony H300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Sony H300
SX510 HS | H300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Canon SX510 HS
H300 | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Sony H300
SX510 HS | H300 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | ![]() | February 2014 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Take a look at the Canon SX510 HS vs Sony H300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony H300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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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 |