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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H50

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H50 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H50 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SD1300 IS versus Sony H50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was manufactured 13 months later than the H50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SD1300 IS matches up versus the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony H50

 SD1300 IS H50 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 H50 SD1300 IS 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony H50

 SD1300 IS H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS has got exterior dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Sony H50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1300 IS compared to the H50.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and H50.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SD1300 IS to show greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer SD1300 IS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Portrait photography with Sony H50
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography info
Sony H50 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Sony H50
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
44
has built in flash
long zoom (465mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (547g)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Sony H50
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
34
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging advice
Sony H50 Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (547g)
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Sony H50
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-08 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 547g (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch - $80