Canon A1300 vs Sony RX100 III

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A1300 versus Sony RX100 III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is pretty similar but the A1300 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The A1300 was announced 3 years prior to the RX100 III which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon A1300 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A1300 scores versus the RX100 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A1300 vs the RX100 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and RX100 III is 93 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and RX100 III.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A1300 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 III will offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A1300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.