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Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H300

Portability
69 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
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Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Succeeded the 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 SX530 HS vs Sony H300 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was announced 11 months later than the H300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX530 HS scores vs the H300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Sony H300

		

		

			
 SX530 HS H300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2014More recent by 11 months
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Canon SX530 HS

		

		

			
 H300 SX530 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Sony H300

		

		

			
 SX530 HS H300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS offers outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX530 HS against the H300.
Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H300 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and H300 is 69 and 63 respectively.
Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and H300.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony H300 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer SX530 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography information
Sony H300 Portrait photography information
44
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
40
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX530 HS Street photography details
Sony H300 Street photography details
46
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (590g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX530 HS Sports photography information
Sony H300 Sports photography information
51
 incredible zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 low fps (1.6 fps)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (210 per charge)
50
 incredible zoom range (25-875mm  35.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 better than average battery power (350 per charge)
 slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX530 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony H300 as a Travel photography camera
55
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great reach (1200mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 terrible battery (210 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
 better than average battery power (350 shots)
 good MP (20MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long reach (875mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (590 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
45
 manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 terrible battery (210 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse function
47
 relatively wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20MP)
 better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX530 HS Vlogging highlights
Sony H300 Vlogging highlights
29
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic jack
24
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (590g)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Sony H300
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.6 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.50 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 442g (0.97 lb) 590g (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 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 210 shots 350 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $379 $249