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Canon SD1300 IS Review

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    Main Features

    • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • ISO 80 - 1600
    • 28-112 mm F2.8-5.9 Zoom Lens
    • Optical Image Stabilization
    • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
    • 1 fps continuous shooting
    • - 640 x 480 video
    • 140g. 91 x 56 x 22 mm
    • Also known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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    Canon SD1300 IS Overview

    First introduced in February 2010 , Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 28-112 mm F2.8-5.9 lens. SD1300 IS is also sold as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F in some of the countries.

    Canon SD1300 IS Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Other Features
    8. Lens
    9. Photography Type Scores
    10. Alternatives
    11. Popular Comparisons
    12. Frequently Asked Questions
    13. Detailed Specifications

    Canon SD1300 IS has an Overall Score of 29/100 and ranked #538 out of 629 in Compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #1116 out of 1223 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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    Features
    Value for Money
    Portability
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    Canon SD1300 IS Physical Specs
    Canon SD1300 IS weighs 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz) and has external dimensions of 91 x 56 x 22 mm (3.58 x 2.2 x 0.87″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Canon SD1300 IS is a remarkably light camera for its class. Even better, with a thickness of only 22mm, it is also quite small, 6mm thinner than the average of its class.
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    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Canon SD1300 IS, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Canon SD1300 IS Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Canon SD1300 IS Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Canon SD1300 IS with its main competitors:

    Canon SD1300 IS Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs SD1300 IS Thickness vs SD1300 IS
    Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Camera Canon SD1200 IS
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    160g 20g heavier 22mm equal thickness
    Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Camera Canon S90
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    195g 55g heavier 31mm 9mm thicker
    Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Camera Olympus TG-6
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    253g 113g heavier 32mm 10mm thicker
    Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Camera Nikon D3500
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    365g 225g heavier 70mm 48mm thicker
    Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Camera Samsung SL820
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    168g 28g heavier 23mm 1mm thicker
    Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Camera Canon 550D
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    530g 390g heavier 62mm 40mm thicker
    Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Camera Nikon D3200
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    505g 365g heavier 77mm 55mm thicker
    Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Camera Nikon D3100
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    505g 365g heavier 75mm 53mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Canon SD1300 IS doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Canon SD1300 IS Sensor and Photography Features

    Canon SD1300 IS has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Digic 4 processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3 and 16:9. SD1300 IS has a native ISO range of 80 - 1600 but unfortunately, Canon SD1300 IS doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider or in the same price range.

    Canon SD1300 IS is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Canon SD1300 IS's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Canon SD1300 IS Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Canon SD1300 IS Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Canon SD1300 IS Lens

    Canon SD1300 IS features a 28-112 mm F2.8-5.9 4× zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 28mm, and 112mm on the tele end means that the medium telephoto angle is also well covered, only lacking the reach for wildlife and sports.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    SD1300 IS
    Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    SD1300 IS
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f2.80, this lens is fast on wide end, but max aperture of f5.90 at tele end makes is really slow at longer focal lengths.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    SD1300 IS
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    SD1300 IS
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    SD1300 IS is also equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds.



    Canon SD1300 IS LCD

    Canon SD1300 IS has a Fixed Type 2.7" LCD screen with a resolution of 230k dots. At only 2.7", the screen is on the smaller side and 230kdot resolution is lower than most of the recent models in this class.



    SD1300 IS doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider (Compare) or (Compare).
    If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

    Canon SD1300 IS Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Canon SD1300 IS has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port to connect your camera to other devices.

    Canon SD1300 IS Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Camera Canon SD1200 IS
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    640 x 480 260shots No No No
    Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Camera Canon S90
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    640 x 480 shots No No No
    Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Camera Olympus TG-6
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    3840 x 2160 340shots Yes No No
    Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Camera Nikon D3500
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    1920 x 1080 1550shots No Yes No
    Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Camera Samsung SL820
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    1280 x 720 shots No No No
    Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Camera Canon 550D
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    1920 x 1080 470shots No No No
    Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Camera Nikon D3200
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    1920 x 1080 540shots No No No
    Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Camera Nikon D3100
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    1920 x 1080 550shots No No No

    Canon SD1300 IS Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Canon SD1300 IS can shoot continuously at max speed of 1 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/1500 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately SD1300 IS doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Canon SD1300 IS features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

    Canon SD1300 IS PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Canon SD1300 IS review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Image Stabilization
    140g Light Body
    Fast 2.80 Lens at Wide
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Full HD Video
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW Shooting
    No Face Detection Focusing
    Low Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 1.600
    Small LCD Screen ( 2.7")
    Low Screen Resolution ( 230kdots )
    1/1500s Low Max Shutter Speed
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
    No Manual Focusing
    No Manual Exposure
    No Environmental Sealing
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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    What type of Photography is Canon SD1300 IS Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Canon SD1300 IS in 5 different photography areas.

    Canon SD1300 IS for Portrait Photography

    Canon SD1300 IS has a score of 17 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theSD1300 IS.
    Image Stabilization
    Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Canon SD1300 IS for Portrait Photography

    Canon SD1300 IS for Street Photography

    Canon SD1300 IS has a score of 47 for Street Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Street is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Live-view
    Image Stabilization
    Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
    28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Small Body
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Canon SD1300 IS for Street Photography

    Canon SD1300 IS for Sports Photography

    Canon SD1300 IS has a score of 15 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theSD1300 IS.
    Image Stabilization
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
    Environmental Sealings
    Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1500s
    Focus Points
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Flash Shoe
    112 mm Tele Lens
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Canon SD1300 IS for Sports Photography

    Canon SD1300 IS for Daily Photography

    Canon SD1300 IS has a score of 48 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    140g
    Body Thickness 22mm
    4.0X Optical Zoom
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Canon SD1300 IS for Daily Photography

    Canon SD1300 IS for Landscape Photography

    Canon SD1300 IS has a score of 16 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theSD1300 IS.
    28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Canon SD1300 IS for Landscape Photography
    Canon SD1300 IS Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Canon SD1300 IS compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Canon SD1300 IS alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Canon SD1300 IS

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Canon SD1300 IS amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Canon SD1200 IS
    Canon SD1200 IS
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    Canon S90
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    Olympus TG-6
    Olympus TG-6
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    Nikon D3500
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    Samsung SL820
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    Canon 550D
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    Nikon D3200
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    Nikon D3100
    Nikon D3100
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    Canon SD1300 IS Alternatives in Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Canon SD1300 IS with Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked cameras in Canon SD1300 IS's price range.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Canon SD1300 IS
    Does the Canon SD1300 IS have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Canon SD1300 IS have RAW support?
    Does the Canon SD1300 IS have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Canon SD1300 IS have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Canon SD1300 IS?
    What is the Sensor Size of Canon SD1300 IS?
    is the Canon SD1300 IS a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Canon SD1300 IS have Touch Screen?
    Does the Canon SD1300 IS have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Canon SD1300 IS?
    What is the Weight of Canon SD1300 IS?
    What are the Dimensions of Canon SD1300 IS?
    Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Canon
    Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
    Also known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
    Announced 2010-02-08
    Body Type Compact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 28-112 mm (4×)
    Max Aperture F2.8-5.9
    Macro Focus Range 3cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 2.7"
    Screen Resolution 230k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 15s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/1500s
    Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation n/a
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 4.00 m
    Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CCD
    Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 12 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000
    Max Native ISO 1,600
    Min Native ISO 80
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
    Max Video Resolution 640 x 480
    Video Formats Motion JPEG
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 140g
    Physical Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm
    Battery Model NB-6L
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
    Storage Slots 1


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