• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 875.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony H300 advantages over Canon SX530 HS

  • Less expensive
    $198 vs $259
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 350 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 16.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Canon SX530 HS advantages over Sony H300

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,200 mm vs 875 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    442g vs 590g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.6 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

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

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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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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 SX530 HS
Panasonic LZ30
  • $479
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Canon SX530 HS 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 SX530 HS
Fujifilm S6800
  • $479
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Canon SX530 HS 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 SX530 HS
Nikon P530
  • $479
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P530

Compared to Canon SX520 HS

Sony H300
Canon SX520 HS
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus

Compare Sony H300 vs Canon SX520 HS

Canon SX530 HS
Canon SX520 HS
  • $479
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX520 HS

Compared to Canon SX540 HS

Sony H300
Canon SX540 HS
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $364
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC

Compare Sony H300 vs Canon SX540 HS

Canon SX530 HS
Canon SX540 HS
  • $479
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $364
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX540 HS

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