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Canon SX70 HS vs Sony H300

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Launched September 2018
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
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Canon SX70 HS vs Sony H300 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX70 HS versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was released 4 years later than the H300 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX70 HS matches up vs the H300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Sony H300

 SX70 HS H300 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018February 2014More recent by 56 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Canon SX70 HS

 H300 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Sony H300

 SX70 HS H300 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS comes with outside measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX70 HS versus Sony H300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX70 HS and the H300.

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony H300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and H300 is 63 and 63 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and H300.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of images though you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SX70 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony H300 Portrait photography factors
55
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
40
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography features
Sony H300 Street photography features
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (608g)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony H300 as a Sports photography camera
57
incredible zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography details
Sony H300 Travel photography details
64
has bluetooth
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (21mm)
very long reach (1365mm)
more heavy than average (608g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (590g)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography highlights
Sony H300 Landscape photography highlights
58
manual focus
quite wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
47
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging info
Sony H300 Vlogging info
64
quite wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
slow max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than average (608 grams)
24
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (590g)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Sony H300
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-09-20 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 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 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 608g (1.34 lb) 590g (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 325 shots 350 shots
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
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 (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $550 $249