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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX5

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX5 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX5 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is very close but the SD1300 IS (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") boast different sensor sizes.

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The SD1300 IS was revealed 4 months earlier than the HX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SD1300 IS scores vs the HX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony HX5

 SD1300 IS HX5 

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 HX5 SD1300 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony HX5

 SD1300 IS HX5 
ReleasedFebruary 2010June 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD1300 IS has 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 HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SD1300 IS against the HX5.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and HX5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD1300 IS having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SD1300 IS will result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
no manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography information
Sony HX5 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Sports photography with Sony HX5
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Sony HX5
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX5 Landscape photography highlights
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
37
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony HX5 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Sony HX5
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Other name IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release - $275