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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX150

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX150 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX150 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was brought out 3 years before the WX150 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the SD1300 IS grades versus the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony WX150

 SD1300 IS WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 WX150 SD1300 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2010Newer by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony WX150

 SD1300 IS WX150 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS has got 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) and the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SD1300 IS and the WX150.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and WX150.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX150 to result in greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography advice
Sony WX150 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography advice
Sony WX150 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography factors
Sony WX150 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others (133 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography features
Sony WX150 Landscape photography features
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
46
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1300 IS
Vlogging with Sony WX150
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (133g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Sony WX150
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Otherwise known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price - $300