Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 vs Canon PowerShot SX730 HS

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      Specifications

      General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      BrandSonyCanon
      ModelCyber-shot DSC-H300PowerShot SX730 HS
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot SX740 HS
      MSRP$220$399
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels20.4 Megapixel21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 3,20080 - 3,200
      Photo Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      ProcessorBionzDIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution5152 x 38645184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 5152 x 2896, 1920 x 1080
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEGJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Focal Length4.5 - 157.5 mm4.3 - 172 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 875 mm24 - 960 mm
      Optical Zoom35x40x
      Maximum Aperturef/3 - 5.9f/3.3 - 6.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance1 cm2 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyClear Photo LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Viewfinder
      Viewfinder Resolution201k dot
      Shutter Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1500 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting0.8 fps5.9 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 0.8 fps for up to 100 Frames (JPEG)Up to 5.9 fps at 20.3 MP
      Flash Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Flash On
      Slow Synchro
      Flash Off
      Advanced Flash
      Auto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Flash Range8.80 m4.00 m at Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Manual, ProgramAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±2±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Internal Recording ModesMP4
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps
      640 x 480 at 29.97 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Dimensions130 x 95 x 122 mm (5.12 x 3.74 x 4.8")110 x 64 x 40 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.57")
      Weight (inc. batteries)590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)300 g (0.66 lb / 10.58 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.7 x 5.4 x 4.6"6.3 x 5.75 x 2.7"
      Package Weight2 lb1.75 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Battery Pack4x AALP-E13L
      Battery Life350 shots250 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Self TimerYes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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