Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H300

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the H300 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX620 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 synopsis of how the SX620 HS matches up vs the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS features outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX620 HS and the H300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and H300 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and H300.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SX620 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.