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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W530

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W530 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W530 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W530, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was announced 11 months prior to the W530 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD1300 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SD1300 IS matches up against the W530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony W530

 SD1300 IS W530 

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 W530 SD1300 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony W530

 SD1300 IS W530 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS has got outer dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD1300 IS and the W530.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W530 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and W530.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W530 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony W530 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Street photography with Sony W530
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography highlights
Sony W530 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Sony W530
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
33
decently wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W530 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Sony W530
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Also called as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NB-6L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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
Cost at release - $269