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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX300

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Introduced March 2009
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Replacement is Sony WX350
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX1 IS versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WX300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX1 IS grades vs the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Sony WX300

 SX1 IS WX300 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Canon SX1 IS

 WX300 SX1 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2013March 2009Newer by 47 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Sony WX300

 SX1 IS WX300 
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS has got physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX1 IS versus Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX1 IS against the WX300.

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and WX300 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and WX300.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to result in extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
36
good megapixels (18MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography info
Sony WX300 Street photography info
56
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (615g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (166g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography info
Sony WX300 Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography info
Sony WX300 Travel photography info
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flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (615 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others in class (166 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging advice
Sony WX300 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors (615g)
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (166 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Sony WX300
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-03-27 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone 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 615 gr (1.36 pounds) 166 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 96 x 55 x 25mm (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 ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $600 $330