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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W710

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W710 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W710 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was released 3 years before the W710 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SD1300 IS scores against the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony W710

 SD1300 IS W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 W710 SD1300 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony W710

 SD1300 IS W710 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1300 IS against the W710.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and W710.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W710 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography details
Sony W710 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography highlights
Sony W710 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others in class (114g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Sports photography with Sony W710
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very 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 W710
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
includes focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony W710 Landscape photography advice
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1300 IS
Vlogging with Sony W710
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others in class (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Sony W710
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Otherwise known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.31 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 240 pictures
Battery format - 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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price - $90