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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX80 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was unveiled 3 years before the WX80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD1300 IS matches up vs the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony WX80

 SD1300 IS WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 WX80 SD1300 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony WX80

 SD1300 IS WX80 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SD1300 IS compared to the WX80.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and WX80.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX80 to result in more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography details
Sony WX80 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography factors
Sony WX80 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Sports photography with Sony WX80
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Sony WX80
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Also called IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-08 2013-01-08
Physical type 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs
Style of battery - 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing - $276