Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX50V
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX50V 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
- Launched February 2010
- Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Released April 2013
- Older Model is Sony HX30V

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX50V Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX50V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD1300 IS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the HX50V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SD1300 IS scores against the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX50V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony HX50V
SD1300 IS | HX50V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Canon SD1300 IS
HX50V | SD1300 IS | |||
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Released | April 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 39 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony HX50V
SD1300 IS | HX50V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD1300 IS comes with outer 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) whilst the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX50V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SD1300 IS and the HX50V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and HX50V.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to show extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Also called as | IXUS 105 / IXY 200F | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-02-08 | 2013-04-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 2920 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) | 272 grams (0.60 lbs) |
Dimensions | 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 400 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | - | $439 |