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Canon D30 vs Canon SD1300 IS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon D30 vs Canon SD1300 IS Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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Canon D30 vs Canon SD1300 IS Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon D30 and Canon SD1300 IS, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the SD1300 IS (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D30 was announced 4 years after the SD1300 IS which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the D30 scores against the SD1300 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 D30 SD1300 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2010Newer by 49 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Canon D30

 SD1300 IS D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Canon SD1300 IS

 D30 SD1300 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon D30 vs Canon SD1300 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 provides physical measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Canon SD1300 IS has dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Canon D30 and Canon SD1300 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the D30 versus the SD1300 IS.

Canon D30 vs Canon SD1300 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and SD1300 IS is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Canon SD1300 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Canon SD1300 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and SD1300 IS.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent D30 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Canon SD1300 IS sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Canon SD1300 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Canon SD1300 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography factors
Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography factors
33
manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography advice
Canon SD1300 IS Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography information
Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography information
36
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography highlights
Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography highlights
60
environment proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography info
Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography info
44
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SD1300 IS as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon D30 vs Canon SD1300 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Canon SD1300 IS
 Canon PowerShot D30Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
Also called as - IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-12 2010-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 Digic 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $329 -