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Canon A1300 vs Canon SX120 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX120 IS Key Specs

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
Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon A1300 vs Canon SX120 IS Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon A1300 vs Canon SX120 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and SX120 IS (10MP) and the A1300 (1/2.3") and SX120 IS (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor size.

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The A1300 was revealed 2 years later than the SX120 IS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A1300 scores versus the SX120 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon SX120 IS

 A1300 SX120 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2009Fresher by 31 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Canon A1300

 SX120 IS A1300 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon SX120 IS

 A1300 SX120 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX120 IS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Canon SX120 IS has proportions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A1300 versus the SX120 IS.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX120 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and SX120 IS is 93 and 87 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX120 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX120 IS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and SX120 IS.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A1300 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon A1300 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher A1300 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX120 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX120 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX120 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography advice
Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography advice
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Street photography camera
Canon SX120 IS as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (285g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1300
Sports photography with Canon SX120 IS
33
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX120 IS as a Travel photography camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (285 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography features
Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography features
33
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX120 IS as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average (285 grams)
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Canon A1300 vs Canon SX120 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Canon SX120 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1300Canon PowerShot SX120 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Canon PowerShot SX120 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2009-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-360mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-4.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lb) 285 gr (0.63 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $119 $249