Canon A1300 vs Sony S950

Here, we will be matching up the Canon A1300 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was unveiled 3 years later than the S950 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A1300 grades vs the S950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1300 versus Sony S950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A1300 against the S950.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and S950 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and S950.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon A1300 to give greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A1300 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.