Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 ×
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
BrandSonyCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberH300SX510 HS
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20142013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)123104
Width (mm)8780
Height (mm)8370
Weight (g)590349
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon SX500
Successor-Canon SX520 HS
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD CCD-
Effective megapixels (MP)20.112.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.21.54
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 5152 x 2896(14.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5152 x 3864(19.9 mp 4:3)
  • 7512 x 1080(8.1 mp other)
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.810.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)3030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (AVC/H.264) with monaural soundMOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (Stereo))
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensSony lensCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 875.0024.00 - 720.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.003.00 - 129.00
Zoom ratio (x)3530
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.330.12 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)15
Macro focus range (cm)-0 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection AF: Multi Point AF / Center Weighted AF / Spot AF / Tracking Focus / Face Tracking FocusContrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,800461,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)8080
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • one push set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 301/1600 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot (Center); Facial brightness is evaluated in Face Detection AF
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesHigh Sensitivity, Night Scene, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Gourmet, Pet ModeSCN: Portrait, Face Self-timer, High-speed Burst, Low Light, Snow, Fireworks; Creative Filters:Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • advanced flash
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • manual flash on / off
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx. 0.4 - 8.8m (W) / Approx. 1.5 - 4.6m (T)Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. - 16 ft. (W), 4.6 - 9.8 ft. (T) (50cm - 5.0m (W), (1.4 - 3.0m (T))
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)0-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • multi-terminal (av/usb)
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.810.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)100-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350250
Battery form factor4 x AAProprietary NB-6LH
Usable battery types
  • lithium or alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included4 x Alkaline AAs1 x Proprietary NB-6LH Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software-
  • canon software suite (imagebrowser ex
  • photostitch)
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-DIGIC 4 processor, built-in Wi-Fi.



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