Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony NEX-F3

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony NEX-F3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the SD1300 IS (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD1300 IS was announced 3 years prior to the NEX-F3 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD1300 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the SD1300 IS scores vs the NEX-F3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS comes with outer dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the NEX-F3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and NEX-F3 is 95 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and NEX-F3.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD1300 IS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-F3 will give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.