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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W730

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W730 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon SD1300 IS versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1300 IS was revealed 3 years earlier than the W730 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SD1300 IS grades versus the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony W730

 SD1300 IS W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 W730 SD1300 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony W730

 SD1300 IS W730 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS comes with outside 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) whilst the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD1300 IS versus Sony W730 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SD1300 IS and the W730.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and W730.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W730 to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony W730 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography advice
Sony W730 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (122g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography highlights
Sony W730 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography information
Sony W730 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony W730 Landscape photography highlights
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
39
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
34
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Sony W730
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Other name IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-08 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 photos
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 feature
Storage type 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
Launch cost - $138