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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony T99

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony T99 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Released July 2010
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony T99 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SD1300 IS versus Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was manufactured 5 months before the T99 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SD1300 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SD1300 IS scores versus the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony T99

 SD1300 IS T99 

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 T99 SD1300 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony T99

 SD1300 IS T99 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD1300 IS versus Sony T99 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1300 IS against the T99.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony T99 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and T99.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony T99 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony T99 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography factors
Sony T99 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography advice
Sony T99 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony T99 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography details
Sony T99 Landscape photography details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
42
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging details
Sony T99 Vlogging details
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
31
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Sony T99
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Alternate name IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing - $179