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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX7V

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Sony HX7V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony HX7V

 SD1300 IS HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Canon SD1300 IS

 HX7V SD1300 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2010Fresher by 17 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony HX7V

 SD1300 IS HX7V 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX7V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography details
Sony HX7V Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography features
Sony HX7V Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography info
Sony HX7V Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography information
Sony HX7V Landscape photography information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX7V as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
32
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Sony HX7V
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
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