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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX70

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX70 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Sony WX70
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony WX70

 SD1300 IS WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 WX70 SD1300 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony WX70

 SD1300 IS WX70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony WX70 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography details
Sony WX70 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition (114 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography features
Sony WX70 Landscape photography features
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging info
Sony WX70 Vlogging info
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
36
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Sony WX70
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
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