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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W610

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W610 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W610 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was announced 23 months earlier than the W610 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SD1300 IS scores vs the W610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony W610

 SD1300 IS W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 W610 SD1300 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony W610

 SD1300 IS W610 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS provides outer measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the W610.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W610 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and W610.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W610 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony W610 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography advice
Sony W610 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than average in class (113g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography advice
Sony W610 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (113g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Sony W610
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
33
really wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging details
Sony W610 Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Sony W610
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Other name IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-08 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-BN
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch - $200