Canon 1D X II vs Canon SD1300 IS

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon 1D X II and Canon SD1300 IS, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1D X II (20MP) and SD1300 IS (12MP) and the 1D X II (Full frame) and SD1300 IS (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The 1D X II was announced 6 years later than the SD1300 IS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D X II being a Large SLR camera and the Canon SD1300 IS being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 1D X II scores vs the SD1300 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D X Mark II & Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 1D X II Gallery & Canon SD1300 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D X II has got exterior dimensions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 1530 grams (3.37 lbs) whilst the Canon SD1300 IS has measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 1D X II compared to the SD1300 IS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X II and SD1300 IS is 50 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D X II and SD1300 IS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1D X II using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 1D X II will deliver more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher 1D X II should have an edge in sensor innovation.