Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX7V
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
- Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced July 2011
Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX7V Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SD1300 IS was revealed 17 months prior to the HX7V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD1300 IS grades versus the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX7V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony HX7V
SD1300 IS | HX7V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Canon SD1300 IS
HX7V | SD1300 IS | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | February 2010 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony HX7V
SD1300 IS | HX7V | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS provides outer 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) whilst the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX7V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SD1300 IS compared to the HX7V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and HX7V is 95 and 92 respectively.
Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and HX7V.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX7V to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS will be behind in sensor technology.
Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Also referred to as | IXUS 105 / IXY 200F | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-08 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
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) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lb) | 208 grams (0.46 lb) |
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 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, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | - | $499 |