Canon A1300 vs Sony QX1

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon A1300 versus Sony QX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is fairly close but the A1300 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A1300 was introduced 3 years earlier than the QX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon A1300 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A1300 matches up vs the QX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon A1300 versus Sony QX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A1300 compared to the QX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and QX1 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and QX1.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A1300 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony QX1 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged A1300 will be behind in sensor innovation.