Canon A1300 vs Canon S95

In this article, we are matching up the Canon A1300 and Canon S95, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and S95 (10MP) and the A1300 (1/2.3") and S95 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizing.

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The A1300 was released 15 months later than the S95 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A1300 matches up against the S95 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Canon PowerShot S95. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery & Canon S95 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1300 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Canon S95 has specifications of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A1300 versus the S95.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and S95 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and S95.

As you can see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A1300 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon A1300 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent A1300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.