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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX99

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
67
Overall
53

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX99 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 HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released September 2018
Photography Glossary

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX99 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony HX99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the SD1300 IS (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD1300 IS was manufactured 9 years before the HX99 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD1300 IS grades versus the HX99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony HX99

 SD1300 IS HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 HX99 SD1300 IS 
ReleasedSeptember 2018February 2010Fresher by 104 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.00"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony HX99

 SD1300 IS HX99 

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS offers exterior dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the HX99.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and HX99 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and HX99.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD1300 IS due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX99 will show more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography features
Sony HX99 Portrait photography features
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (242 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography advice
Sony HX99 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (360 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography information
Sony HX99 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
76
better than average battery (360 shots)
lighter than others (242 grams)
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony HX99 Landscape photography factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
58
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization
good MP (18 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX99 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
76
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (242 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have microphone support
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Sony HX99
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Alternate name IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-08 2018-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 242 grams (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 360 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch - $469