Canon A1300 vs Canon SX210 IS
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Canon A1300 vs Canon SX210 IS Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
- New Model is Canon SX230 HS
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In this article, we will be comparing the Canon A1300 and Canon SX210 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Canon. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the SX210 IS (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A1300 was manufactured 21 months later than the SX210 IS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the A1300 scores versus the SX210 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon SX210 IS
| A1300 | SX210 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon A1300
| SX210 IS | A1300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon SX210 IS
| A1300 | SX210 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon A1300 vs Canon SX210 IS Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Canon SX210 IS has proportions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A1300 vs the SX210 IS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and SX210 IS is 93 and 90 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Canon SX210 IS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and SX210 IS.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon A1300 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer A1300 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Canon A1300 vs Canon SX210 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1300 | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-392mm (14.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 174 gr (0.38 pounds) | 220 gr (0.49 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images | - |
| Type of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | NB-5L |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $119 | $226 |