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Canon S120 vs Canon SD1300 IS

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon S120 vs Canon SD1300 IS Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon S110
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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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Canon S120 vs Canon SD1300 IS Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon S120 vs Canon SD1300 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the SD1300 IS (12MP) is relatively well matched but the S120 (1/1.7") and SD1300 IS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The S120 was manufactured 3 years after the SD1300 IS which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S120 matches up vs the SD1300 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 S120 SD1300 IS 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2010Newer by 47 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Canon S120

 SD1300 IS S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Canon SD1300 IS

 S120 SD1300 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Canon SD1300 IS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S120 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Canon S120 vs Canon SD1300 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S120 compared to the SD1300 IS.

Canon S120 vs Canon SD1300 IS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and SD1300 IS is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Canon SD1300 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Canon SD1300 IS Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and SD1300 IS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The S120 offers the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The younger S120 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S120 vs Canon SD1300 IS sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Canon SD1300 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Canon SD1300 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography highlights
Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography highlights
42
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 as a Street photography camera
Canon SD1300 IS as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (217 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S120
Sports photography with Canon SD1300 IS
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography features
Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography features
67
offers focus via touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition in class (217g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SD1300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
57
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 Vlogging advice
Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging advice
35
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (217 grams)
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Canon S120 vs Canon SD1300 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Canon SD1300 IS
 Canon PowerShot S120Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
Also Known as - IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-26 2010-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 12MP
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
Min 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 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217 grams (0.48 lb) 140 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $449 -