Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S930
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94 Imaging
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17 Overall
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S930 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
- Introduced February 2010
- Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2009

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S930 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Canon SD1300 IS versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SD1300 IS was brought out 14 months after the S930 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SD1300 IS matches up against the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S930 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony S930
SD1300 IS | S930 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 14 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon SD1300 IS
S930 | SD1300 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony S930
SD1300 IS | S930 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS comes with outside dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Canon SD1300 IS versus Sony S930 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the S930.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and S930.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SD1300 IS to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SD1300 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S930 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 105 / IXY 200F | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-02-08 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.4 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 1/8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | - | $219 |