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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W800

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W800 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2014
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W800 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was manufactured 5 years before the W800 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SD1300 IS matches up vs the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony W800

 SD1300 IS W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 W800 SD1300 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2010More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony W800

 SD1300 IS W800 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD1300 IS features exterior dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the W800.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and W800.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W800 to show greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W800
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Street photography with Sony W800
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Sports photography with Sony W800
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography info
Sony W800 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony W800 Landscape photography highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging information
Sony W800 Vlogging information
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
33
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Sony W800
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Other name IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-08 2014-02-13
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
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 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 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
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 1 1
Cost at release - $90