Canon S200 vs Canon SD1300 IS
93 Imaging
35 Features
41 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Canon S200 vs Canon SD1300 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
- Released February 2014
(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 Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F

Canon S200 vs Canon SD1300 IS Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon S200 versus Canon SD1300 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the SD1300 IS (12MP) is pretty similar but the S200 (1/1.7") and SD1300 IS (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

The S200 was revealed 4 years later than the SD1300 IS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S200 grades vs the SD1300 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon S200 vs Canon SD1300 IS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 and Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery and Canon SD1300 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon SD1300 IS
S200 | SD1300 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 50 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Canon S200
SD1300 IS | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Canon SD1300 IS
S200 | SD1300 IS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon S200 vs Canon SD1300 IS Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon S200 features physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Canon SD1300 IS has sizing of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Canon S200 versus Canon SD1300 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S200 vs the SD1300 IS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and SD1300 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Canon SD1300 IS Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and SD1300 IS.
All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S200 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon SD1300 IS will deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer S200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S200 vs Canon SD1300 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S200 vs Canon SD1300 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot S200 | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS |
Also called as | - | IXUS 105 / IXY 200F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-02-21 | 2010-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 181 grams (0.40 pounds) | 140 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | - |
Style of battery | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $293 | - |