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Canon A1300 vs Sony W610

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon A1300 vs Sony W610 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 W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon A1300 vs Sony W610 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon A1300 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was announced very close to the W610 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A1300 matches up versus the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Sony W610

 A1300 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Canon A1300

 W610 A1300 

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Sony W610

 A1300 W610 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon A1300 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A1300 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A1300 compared to the W610.

Canon A1300 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and W610.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A1300 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Canon A1300 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1300
Portrait photography with Sony W610
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography info
Sony W610 Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography factors
Sony W610 Sports photography factors
33
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography details
Sony W610 Travel photography details
64
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography details
Sony W610 Landscape photography details
33
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
33
quite wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging information
Sony W610 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Canon A1300 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Sony W610
 Canon PowerShot A1300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 250 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $119 $200