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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD1300 IS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD1300 IS Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD1300 IS Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon A3100 IS and Canon SD1300 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Canon. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the SD1300 IS (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was introduced around the same time to the SD1300 IS so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A3100 IS scores versus the SD1300 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Canon SD1300 IS

 A3100 IS SD1300 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Canon A3100 IS

 SD1300 IS A3100 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Canon SD1300 IS

 A3100 IS SD1300 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
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 A3100 IS vs Canon SD1300 IS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3100 IS provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Canon SD1300 IS has dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A3100 IS vs the SD1300 IS.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD1300 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and SD1300 IS is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD1300 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD1300 IS Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3100 IS and SD1300 IS.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you have to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD1300 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD1300 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD1300 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SD1300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography factors
Canon SD1300 IS Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography information
Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography information
Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography details
Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3100 IS
Vlogging with Canon SD1300 IS
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD1300 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Canon SD1300 IS
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISCanon PowerShot SD1300 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
Also called as - IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2010-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 165g (0.36 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 model NB-8L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $159 -