Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX70
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2010
- Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX70 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SD1300 IS was released 24 months prior to the WX70 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD1300 IS matches up against the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony WX70
SD1300 IS | WX70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Canon SD1300 IS
WX70 | SD1300 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | February 2010 | More modern by 24 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony WX70
SD1300 IS | WX70 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD1300 IS has external dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD1300 IS versus Sony WX70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the WX70.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and WX70.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX70 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Other name | IXUS 105 / IXY 200F | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-02-08 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 pounds) | 114g (0.25 pounds) |
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 All around 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 | - | 240 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | - | $242 |