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Canon A1300 vs Canon SX130 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX130 IS Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Renewed by Canon SX150 IS
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Canon A1300 vs Canon SX130 IS Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Canon A1300 vs Canon SX130 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Canon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and SX130 IS (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was revealed 18 months later than the SX130 IS which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A1300 grades versus the SX130 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon SX130 IS

 A1300 SX130 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2010More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon A1300

 SX130 IS A1300 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon SX130 IS

 A1300 SX130 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX130 IS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 offers exterior dimensions 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 SX130 IS has dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A1300 versus the SX130 IS.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX130 IS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and SX130 IS is 93 and 85 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX130 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX130 IS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and SX130 IS.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A1300 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger A1300 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX130 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX130 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX130 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography details
Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography details
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography factors
Canon SX130 IS Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (308 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography factors
Canon SX130 IS Sports photography factors
33
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors in class (308g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography details
Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography details
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pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging info
Canon SX130 IS Vlogging info
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pretty wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (308g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Canon A1300 vs Canon SX130 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Canon SX130 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1300Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lbs) 308 gr (0.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8")
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 220 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Card slots One One
Cost at release $119 $250