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Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX300

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX300 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
  • Announced September 2018
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX200V
  • Renewed by Sony HX400V
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Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX300 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX70 HS versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was revealed 5 years after the HX300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX70 HS scores vs the HX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Sony HX300

 SX70 HS HX300 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018February 2013Newer by 68 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Canon SX70 HS

 HX300 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Sony HX300

 SX70 HS HX300 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS provides exterior dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX70 HS versus the HX300.

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and HX300 is 63 and 63 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and HX300.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern SX70 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Portrait photography camera
55
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
43
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography advice
Sony HX300 Street photography advice
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (608g)
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX70 HS
Sports photography with Sony HX300
57
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography factors
Sony HX300 Travel photography factors
64
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (21mm)
very long reach (1365mm)
heavier than competition in class (608g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (623g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography features
Sony HX300 Landscape photography features
58
manual focus
quite wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging factors
Sony HX300 Vlogging factors
64
quite wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition in class (608g)
25
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (623 grams)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Sony HX300
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-09-20 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 608g (1.34 lbs) 623g (1.37 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
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 325 photos -
Style of battery Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) -
Card slots Single Single
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