Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX50

Here, we are looking at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was revealed 24 months earlier than the WX50 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SD1300 IS matches up versus the WX50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are available at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS provides outer measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the WX50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and WX50.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX50 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.