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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony H300

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
Sony H300
(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
  • Announced February 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony H300 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX610 HS vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was revealed 11 months later than the H300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the H300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Sony H300

 SX610 HS H300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2014Fresher by 11 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Canon SX610 HS

 H300 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Sony H300

 SX610 HS H300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS has got outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS vs Sony H300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX610 HS against the H300.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony H300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and H300 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and H300.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SX610 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with Sony H300
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography features
Sony H300 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (191 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography advice
Sony H300 Sports photography advice
44
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography highlights
Sony H300 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (191g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
56
good battery (350 per charge)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (590 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
Landscape photography with Sony H300
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
47
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good battery (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging information
Sony H300 Vlogging information
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (191 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
24
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (590 grams)
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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Sony H300
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191 gr (0.42 lbs) 590 gr (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 shots 350 shots
Style 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $214 $249