Canon A1300 vs Sony WX5
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Canon A1300 vs Sony WX5 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
- Introduced February 2012
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced July 2010
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Let's take a deeper look at the Canon A1300 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A1300 was announced 20 months after the WX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A1300 matches up versus the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Sony WX5
| A1300 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Canon A1300
| WX5 | A1300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Sony WX5
| A1300 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1300 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 has 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) while the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A1300 versus the WX5.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and WX5.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon A1300 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger A1300 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Canon A1300 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.8" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 174 grams (0.38 lbs) | 146 grams (0.32 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photos | - |
| Form of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $119 | $250 |