Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W690
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2010
- Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched February 2012

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W690 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SD1300 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the W690 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD1300 IS grades against the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W690 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony W690
SD1300 IS | W690 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Canon SD1300 IS
W690 | SD1300 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony W690
SD1300 IS | W690 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS provides exterior 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 W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD1300 IS versus Sony W690 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the W690.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and W690.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W690 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W690 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 105 / IXY 200F | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-02-08 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 life | - | 220 images |
Battery type | - | 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | - | $297 |