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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony G3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony G3 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was announced 14 months after the G3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SD1300 IS scores against the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony G3

 SD1300 IS G3 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 G3 SD1300 IS 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony G3

 SD1300 IS G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS has outside measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony G3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the G3.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and G3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SD1300 IS to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent SD1300 IS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony G3 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography information
Sony G3 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography features
Sony G3 Travel photography features
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Sony G3
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging info
Sony G3 Vlogging info
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Sony G3
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Also called as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-08 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 185 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price - $200