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Canon A1200 vs Canon SD1300 IS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A1200 vs Canon SD1300 IS Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2011
Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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Canon A1200 vs Canon SD1300 IS Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon A1200 versus Canon SD1300 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the SD1300 IS (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was brought out 12 months later than the SD1300 IS so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A1200 grades versus the SD1300 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 A1200 SD1300 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Canon A1200

 SD1300 IS A1200 

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Canon SD1300 IS

 A1200 SD1300 IS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A1200 vs Canon SD1300 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 has got external dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Canon SD1300 IS has measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A1200 vs the SD1300 IS.

Canon A1200 vs Canon SD1300 IS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and SD1300 IS is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Canon SD1300 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Canon SD1300 IS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and SD1300 IS.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images however you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher A1200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Canon SD1300 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Canon SD1300 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Canon SD1300 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography details
Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography details
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provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography information
Canon SD1300 IS Street photography information
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
23
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SD1300 IS as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography highlights
Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography highlights
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fairly wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging advice
Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging advice
27
fairly wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Canon A1200 vs Canon SD1300 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Canon SD1300 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1200Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
Otherwise known as - IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 life 200 shots -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-6L
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $109 -