Canon A1300 vs Sony WX350

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A1300 vs Sony WX350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was brought out 24 months before the WX350 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A1300 scores versus the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 provides physical 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 WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1300 vs Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A1300 vs the WX350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and WX350.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony WX350 to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older A1300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.