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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W370 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was announced 2 months after the W370 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SD1300 IS matches up against the W370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony W370

 SD1300 IS W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 W370 SD1300 IS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony W370

 SD1300 IS W370 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS has exterior 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) while the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Canon SD1300 IS versus Sony W370 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SD1300 IS and the W370.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W370 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and W370.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W370 to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W370
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Street photography with Sony W370
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography highlights
Sony W370 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony W370 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony W370 Vlogging highlights
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Sony W370
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Also called as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch - $230