Canon SX520 HS vs Sony H300

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX520 HS versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 6 months after the H300 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX520 HS grades vs the H300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS offers outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony H300 has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX520 HS and the H300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and H300 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and H300.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony H300 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.