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Canon G15 vs Canon SD1300 IS

Portability
86
Imaging
36
Features
58
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon G15 vs Canon SD1300 IS Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon G12
  • Renewed by Canon G16
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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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Canon G15 vs Canon SD1300 IS Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon G15 and Canon SD1300 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the SD1300 IS (12MP) is relatively similar but the G15 (1/1.7") and SD1300 IS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The G15 was revealed 2 years later than the SD1300 IS and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the G15 matches up vs the SD1300 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 G15 SD1300 IS 
LaunchedSeptember 2012February 2010More recent by 32 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Canon G15

 SD1300 IS G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Canon SD1300 IS

 G15 SD1300 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon G15 vs Canon SD1300 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 provides outside measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Canon SD1300 IS has measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G15 and Canon SD1300 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the G15 against the SD1300 IS.

Canon G15 vs Canon SD1300 IS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and SD1300 IS is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Canon SD1300 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Canon SD1300 IS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and SD1300 IS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The G15 has got the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The newer G15 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G15 vs Canon SD1300 IS sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Canon SD1300 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Canon SD1300 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G15
Portrait photography with Canon SD1300 IS
48
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 as a Street photography camera
Canon SD1300 IS as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (352g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography info
Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography info
61
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (352 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography information
Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography information
54
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (350 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G15
Vlogging with Canon SD1300 IS
33
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (352 grams)
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Canon G15 vs Canon SD1300 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Canon SD1300 IS
 Canon PowerShot G15Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
Also referred to as - IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2010-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 352 grams (0.78 lb) 140 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $499 -