Canon A1300 vs Canon A810

Below, we will be looking at the Canon A1300 vs Canon A810, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Canon. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the A810 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was unveiled very close to the A810 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A1300 scores against the A810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Canon PowerShot A810. The full galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery and Canon A810 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 provides exterior 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) whilst the Canon A810 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs).

Compare the Canon A1300 vs Canon A810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A1300 vs the A810.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and A810 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and A810.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images although you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.