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Canon A1300 vs Sony W230

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon A1300 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Canon A1300 vs Sony W230 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon A1300 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was manufactured 3 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A1300 grades versus the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Sony W230

 A1300 W230 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Canon A1300

 W230 A1300 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Sony W230

 A1300 W230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A1300 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A1300 versus the W230.

Canon A1300 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and W230 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and W230.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A1300 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A1300 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon A1300 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W230 as a Sports photography camera
33
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography details
Sony W230 Travel photography details
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography info
Sony W230 Landscape photography info
33
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
37
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging information
Sony W230 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon A1300 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Sony W230
 Canon PowerShot A1300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $119 $180