Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX30
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
- Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX30 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD1300 IS was manufactured 17 months earlier than the WX30 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD1300 IS scores against the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony WX30
SD1300 IS | WX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Canon SD1300 IS
WX30 | SD1300 IS | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 17 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony WX30
SD1300 IS | WX30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS features physical measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Canon SD1300 IS versus Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SD1300 IS and the WX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and WX30.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX30 to offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 105 / IXY 200F | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-08 | 2011-07-25 |
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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 life | - | 250 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-BN1 |
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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | - | $259 |