Canon G16 vs Canon SD1300 IS
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![Canon PowerShot G16 front Canon PowerShot G16 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-G16/Canon-G16-front.jpg)
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Canon G16 vs Canon SD1300 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
- Launched November 2013
- Older Model is Canon G15
(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
- Additionally Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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Canon G16 vs Canon SD1300 IS Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon G16 versus Canon SD1300 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Canon. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the SD1300 IS (12MP) is very close but the G16 (1/1.7") and SD1300 IS (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.
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The G16 was revealed 3 years later than the SD1300 IS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the G16 scores against the SD1300 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon G16 vs Canon SD1300 IS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 and Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery and Canon SD1300 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon SD1300 IS
G16 | SD1300 IS | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 47 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Canon G16
SD1300 IS | G16 |
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Common features in the Canon G16 and Canon SD1300 IS
G16 | SD1300 IS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon G16 vs Canon SD1300 IS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G16 enjoys physical measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Canon SD1300 IS has sizing 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 G16 versus Canon SD1300 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G16 compared to the SD1300 IS.
![Canon G16 vs Canon SD1300 IS size comparison Canon G16 vs Canon SD1300 IS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SD1300-IS-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and SD1300 IS is 85 and 95 respectively.
![Canon G16 vs Canon SD1300 IS top view buttons comparison Canon G16 vs Canon SD1300 IS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SD1300-IS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon G16 vs Canon SD1300 IS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and SD1300 IS.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor measurements. The G16 has the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult. The fresher G16 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon G16 vs Canon SD1300 IS sensor size comparison Canon G16 vs Canon SD1300 IS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SD1300-IS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G16 vs Canon SD1300 IS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G16 vs Canon SD1300 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G16 vs Canon SD1300 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G16-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SD1300-IS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon G16 vs Canon SD1300 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot G16 | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G16 | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS |
Also called as | - | IXUS 105 / IXY 200F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-11-25 | 2010-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6 | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 356 gr (0.78 lb) | 140 gr (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 230 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $499 | - |