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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W690

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W690 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Sony W690
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony W690

 SD1300 IS W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 W690 SD1300 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2010More recent by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony W690

 SD1300 IS W690 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W690 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W690 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography highlights
Sony W690 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography advice
Sony W690 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography details
Sony W690 Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1300 IS
Vlogging with Sony W690
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Sony W690
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
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