Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD1300 IS
94 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD1300 IS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD1300 IS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Canon SD1300 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Canon SD1300 IS
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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Canon A3100 IS
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Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Canon SD1300 IS
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Check the Canon A3100 IS and Canon SD1300 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD1300 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | |
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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 | - |