Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX9V
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX9V 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
- Revealed February 2010
- Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Revealed July 2011
Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX9V Overview
Below, we are comparing the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony HX9V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SD1300 IS was brought out 17 months prior to the HX9V making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD1300 IS scores against the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX9V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony HX9V
SD1300 IS | HX9V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Canon SD1300 IS
HX9V | SD1300 IS | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | February 2010 | Newer by 17 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony HX9V
SD1300 IS | HX9V | |||
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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 HX9V Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS comes with external 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) and the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony HX9V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the HX9V.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.
Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and HX9V.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX9V to produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Also referred to as | IXUS 105 / IXY 200F | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-02-08 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.00 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 recording | ||
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 | Single | Single |
Price at launch | - | $328 |