Canon A1300 vs Sony W370
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Canon A1300 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Lets take a deeper look at the Canon A1300 and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A1300 was announced 2 years after the W370 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A1300 matches up versus the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Sony W370
| A1300 | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon A1300
| W370 | A1300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Sony W370
| A1300 | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Canon A1300 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1300 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Canon A1300 and Sony W370 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A1300 compared to the W370.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and W370.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon A1300 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer A1300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Canon A1300 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A1300 vs Sony W370 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-02-07 | 2010-01-07 |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.6-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 174g (0.38 lb) | 179g (0.39 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Battery format | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $119 | $230 |