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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H20 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was introduced 9 months after the H20 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD1300 IS grades versus the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony H20

 SD1300 IS H20 
RevealedFebruary 2010May 2009More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 H20 SD1300 IS 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony H20

 SD1300 IS H20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS has got physical measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony H20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the H20.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and H20.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SD1300 IS to give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SD1300 IS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography info
Sony H20 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Street photography with Sony H20
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography details
Sony H20 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
long zoom (380mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (250g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony H20 Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than average (250 grams)
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Sony H20
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Also called as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-08 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release - $249