Canon PowerShot SX720 HS vs Sony Cyber-shot H300 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX720 HS vs Cyber-shot H300 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX720 HS vs Sony Cyber-shot H300 Specs

PowerShot SX720 HS

  • Introduced in February 2016
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 80 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-960mm (40x), f3.3-6.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 109.7 x 63.8 x 35.7mm³ (4.3″ x 2.5″ x 1.4″)
  • 270g (8.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX720 HS

Cyber-shot H300

  • Introduced in February 2014
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 1 frames/second
  • 80 – 3200 ISO
  • 1280 x 720 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 25-875mm (35x), f3.0-5.9
  • No WiFi
  • 127.5 x 89 x 91.7mm³ (5.0″ x 3.5″ x 3.6″)
  • 590g (19.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Cyber-shot H300

PowerShot SX720 HS vs Cyber-shot H300: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Canon PowerShot SX720 HS VS Sony Cyber-shot H300 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX720 HS a better choice

PowerShot SX720 HS

Cyber-shot H300

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 1
Auto Focus points (4)

9 1
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.92 0.46
Better Video (2)

1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Weighs less (2)

270g
(8.7 oz.)
590g
(19.0 oz.)
More portable (2)

250cm³
(16 cu.in.)
1041cm³
(66 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX720 HS are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the superior video recording, the lower weight than the Cyber-shot H300 and the more compact size. Finally, there’s the the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The PowerShot SX720 HS scores 18 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony Cyber-shot H300

PowerShot SX720 HS

Cyber-shot H300

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.30 20.40
Longer battery life (3, photos)

250 350

Conclusion: Advantages of the Cyber-shot H300 are the higher resolution and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 8 points for the Cyber-shot H300.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX720 HS

Cyber-shot H300

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Sensitivity

80 – 3200 ISO 80 – 3200 ISO
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Canon PowerShot SX720 HS VS Sony Cyber-shot H300 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX720 HS and Cyber-shot H300

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX720 HS

Sony Cyber-shot H300

18
8

We recommend Canon PowerShot SX720 HS as better choice.