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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W650

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W650 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
  • Other Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W650 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1300 IS was unveiled 23 months prior to the W650 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SD1300 IS scores against the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony W650

 SD1300 IS W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 W650 SD1300 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony W650

 SD1300 IS W650 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS offers external dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the W650.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W650 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and W650.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W650 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography details
Sony W650 Portrait photography details
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography information
Sony W650 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography details
Sony W650 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography advice
Sony W650 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony W650 Landscape photography advice
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Sony W650
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Also called IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (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 life - 220 pictures
Form 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
Storage media 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
Pricing at release - $140