• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 875.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1008.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony H300 advantages over Canon SX420 IS

  • Less expensive
    $198 vs $279
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.0 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 350 vs 195 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    0.8 fps vs 0.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX420 IS advantages over Sony H300

  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,008 mm vs 875 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Lighter weight
    325g vs 590g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1500 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic LZ30

Sony H300
Panasonic LZ30
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More pixels
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Sony H300 vs Panasonic LZ30

Canon SX420 IS
Panasonic LZ30
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Lighter weight
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic LZ30

Compared to Fujifilm S6800

Sony H300
Fujifilm S6800
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • HDMI out

Compare Sony H300 vs Fujifilm S6800

Canon SX420 IS
Fujifilm S6800
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Lighter weight
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus

Compare Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S6800

Compared to Nikon P530

Sony H300
Nikon P530
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Manual focus

Compare Sony H300 vs Nikon P530

Canon SX420 IS
Nikon P530
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • More pixels
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon P530

Compared to Canon SX400 IS

Sony H300
Canon SX400 IS
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Lighter weight

Compare Sony H300 vs Canon SX400 IS

Canon SX420 IS
Canon SX400 IS
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus

Compare Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX400 IS

Compared to Canon SX410 IS

Sony H300
Canon SX410 IS
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • Faster shutter

Compare Sony H300 vs Canon SX410 IS

Canon SX420 IS
Canon SX410 IS
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX410 IS

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