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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony H300

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
37
Overall
41

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX740 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
  • Launched February 2014
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony H300 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX730 HS vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was released 3 years later than the H300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX730 HS matches up against the H300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Sony H300

 SX730 HS H300 
LaunchedApril 2017February 2014Fresher by 39 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Canon SX730 HS

 H300 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Sony H300

 SX730 HS H300 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS has physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the H300.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony H300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and H300 is 88 and 63 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and H300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 0.3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H300 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
good resolution (20.3MP)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX730 HS
Street photography with Sony H300
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
Sports photography with Sony H300
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography features
Sony H300 Travel photography features
72
lighter than competitors (300g)
supports bluetooth
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (250 shots)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
56
better than average battery power (350 shots)
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (590g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX730 HS
Landscape photography with Sony H300
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
46
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging details
Sony H300 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no mic support
24
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average (590 grams)
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Sony H300
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-04-06 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max 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 300 grams (0.66 lb) 590 grams (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 250 photos 350 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $399 $249