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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A1300

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A1300 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A1300 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon A1100 IS and Canon A1300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Canon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and A1300 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was revealed 4 years prior to the A1300 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A1100 IS grades against the A1300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Canon A1300

 A1100 IS A1300 

Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon A1100 IS

 A1300 A1100 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Canon A1300

 A1100 IS A1300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A1300 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS has external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Canon A1300 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A1100 IS vs the A1300.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A1300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and A1300 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A1300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A1300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and A1300.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon A1300 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older A1100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A1300 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A1300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A1300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Canon A1300
26
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography advice
Canon A1300 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography factors
Canon A1300 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1100 IS
Travel photography with Canon A1300
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
65
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography info
Canon A1300 Landscape photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
33
really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon A1300 as a Vlogging camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
28
really wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A1300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Canon A1300
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISCanon PowerShot A1300
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Canon PowerShot A1300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Optical (tunnel)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 174 gr (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Form of battery - AA
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $160 $119