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Canon A1300 vs Sony W650

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon A1300 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon A1300 vs Sony W650 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon A1300 vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was unveiled at a similar time to the W650 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the A1300 matches up versus the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Sony W650

 A1300 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Canon A1300

 W650 A1300 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Sony W650

 A1300 W650 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon A1300 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 has got exterior 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 W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A1300 compared to the W650.

Canon A1300 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and W650 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and W650.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files although you need to take the age of the cameras into account.

Canon A1300 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography information
Sony W650 Portrait photography information
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography highlights
Sony W650 Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography highlights
Sony W650 Sports photography highlights
33
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography highlights
Sony W650 Travel photography highlights
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (124g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography features
Sony W650 Landscape photography features
33
really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Canon A1300 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Sony W650
 Canon PowerShot A1300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 220 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media 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
Cost at launch $119 $140