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Canon G16 vs Canon SD1300 IS

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon G16 vs Canon SD1300 IS Key Specs

Canon G16
(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
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
  • 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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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 G16 SD1300 IS 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2010More recent by 47 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Canon G16

 SD1300 IS G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Canon SD1300 IS

 G16 SD1300 IS 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Canon SD1300 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography advice
Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography advice
49
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 as a Street photography camera
Canon SD1300 IS as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (356g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (360 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SD1300 IS as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery pack (360 per charge)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition in class (356 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography advice
Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography advice
58
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (360 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G16
Vlogging with Canon SD1300 IS
33
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (356 grams)
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon G16 vs Canon SD1300 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Canon SD1300 IS
 Canon PowerShot G16Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
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 -