Sony H300 with Canon SX420 IS Comparison

Sony H300 and Canon SX420 IS Main Features

  • February, 2014
  • January, 2016
  • 20 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 20 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 25-875 mm (35x) F3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 24-1008 mm (42x) F3.5-6.6 Zoom Lens
  • 80 - 3200 ISO
  • 100 - 1600 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 201k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • -
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 0.5 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 130 x 95 x 122 mm, 590g.
  • 104 x 69 x 85 mm, 325g.
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Sony H300 Scores


Imaging score
23
Features score
42
Value for money score
59
Portability score
73
Overall score
42

Canon SX420 IS Scores


Imaging score
23
Features score
42
Value for money score
56
Portability score
89
Overall score
39

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Overview


Let's compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 with Canon PowerShot SX420 IS. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Sony H300 was released in 2014, and Canon SX420 IS in 2016. PowerShot SX420 IS is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-H300 2 years older.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 20 MP. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (PowerShot SX420 IS), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Sony H300, the maximum ISO is greater by 1600. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 has 0.5 fps continuous shooting. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 has 0.5 fps continuous shooting.

General Cyber-shot DSC-H300 PowerShot SX420 IS
Brand Sony Canon
Model Cyber-shot DSC-H300 PowerShot SX420 IS
Announced February, 2014 January, 2016
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range n/a 0
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 460k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution 201
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/15 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/1500 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 0.5 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 8.80 5.00
Flash Modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Max Native ISO 3200 1600
Min Native ISO 80 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 350 shots 195 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NB-11LH
Physical
Weight 590 g 325 g
Physical Dimensions 130 x 95 x 122 mm 104 x 69 x 85 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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