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Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1300 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1300 IS Key Specs

Canon A2300
(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
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2012
Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1300 IS Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A2300 versus Canon SD1300 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and SD1300 IS (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was manufactured 2 years after the SD1300 IS which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A2300 grades versus the SD1300 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 A2300 SD1300 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Canon A2300

 SD1300 IS A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon SD1300 IS

 A2300 SD1300 IS 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1300 IS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon SD1300 IS has dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2300 versus Canon SD1300 IS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A2300 against the SD1300 IS.

Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1300 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and SD1300 IS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1300 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1300 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and SD1300 IS.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon A2300 to give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent A2300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1300 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1300 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1300 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Canon SD1300 IS
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2300
Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
56
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography features
Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography features
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SD1300 IS as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others (125 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography features
Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography features
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging highlights
Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging highlights
30
pretty wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
lighter than others (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1300 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Canon SD1300 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2300Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
Alternative name - IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2010-02-08
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 210 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $139 -