Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony G3
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony G3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony G3
SD1300 IS | G3 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Canon SD1300 IS
G3 | SD1300 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony G3
SD1300 IS | G3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony G3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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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 |