Canon A1300 vs Sony HX20V
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Canon A1300 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Released July 2012
- Previous Model is Sony HX10V
- Updated by Sony HX30V
Canon A1300 vs Sony HX20V Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Canon A1300 vs Sony HX20V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A1300 was revealed 5 months prior to the HX20V so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the A1300 grades vs the HX20V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A1300 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Sony HX20V
A1300 | HX20V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Canon A1300
HX20V | A1300 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Sony HX20V
A1300 | HX20V | |||
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Released | February 2012 | July 2012 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon A1300 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check the Canon A1300 vs Sony HX20V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A1300 compared to the HX20V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and HX20V is 93 and 90 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and HX20V.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX20V to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.
Canon A1300 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A1300 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2012-07-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 pounds) | 254 gr (0.56 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 320 images |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $119 | $397 |