Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX300
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Sony WX300
SX1 IS | WX300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Canon SX1 IS
WX300 | SX1 IS | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | ![]() | March 2009 | Newer by 47 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Sony WX300
SX1 IS | WX300 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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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 |