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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX350

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX350 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX350 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SD1300 IS versus Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was released 5 years prior to the WX350 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SD1300 IS grades versus the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony WX350

 SD1300 IS WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 WX350 SD1300 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2010Newer by 48 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony WX350

 SD1300 IS WX350 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS comes with physical dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD1300 IS versus Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the WX350.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and WX350.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX350 to give more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography details
Sony WX350 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography advice
Sony WX350 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography features
Sony WX350 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
great battery pack (470 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging factors
Sony WX350 Vlogging factors
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Sony WX350
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Also called as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-08 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release - $270