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Canon A1300 vs Pentax S1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A1300 vs Pentax S1 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
  • Launched February 2012
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced March 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon A1300 vs Pentax S1 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon A1300 vs Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was introduced 12 months after the S1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A1300 matches up against the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Pentax S1

 A1300 S1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012March 2011Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon A1300

 S1 A1300 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Pentax S1

 A1300 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A1300 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 has outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1300 vs Pentax S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A1300 vs the S1.

Canon A1300 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and S1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and S1.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A1300 to give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern A1300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1300 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1300
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1300
Street photography with Pentax S1
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography info
Pentax S1 Sports photography info
33
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography highlights
Pentax S1 Travel photography highlights
65
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography advice
Pentax S1 Landscape photography advice
33
decently wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging advice
Pentax S1 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Canon A1300 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Pentax S1
 Canon PowerShot A1300Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Pentax Optio S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 grams (0.38 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images 260 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $119 $174