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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W620

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W620 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W620 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was launched 23 months before the W620 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD1300 IS grades versus the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony W620

 SD1300 IS W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 W620 SD1300 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony W620

 SD1300 IS W620 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have 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") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the W620.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and W620.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W620 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
MP count good (14MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Sony W620
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (116 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography features
Sony W620 Landscape photography features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
33
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Sony W620
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Also called IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-08 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
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 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 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-BN
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing - $102