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Canon S95 vs Canon SD1300 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon S95 vs Canon SD1300 IS Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Revealed November 2010
  • Replaced the Canon S90
  • Newer Model is Canon S100
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
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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Canon S95 vs Canon SD1300 IS Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon S95 versus Canon SD1300 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the SD1300 IS (12MP) is fairly similar but the S95 (1/1.7") and SD1300 IS (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The S95 was announced 10 months after the SD1300 IS and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S95 grades against the SD1300 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 S95 SD1300 IS 
ReleasedNovember 2010February 2010More modern by 10 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Canon S95

 SD1300 IS S95 

Common features in the Canon S95 and Canon SD1300 IS

 S95 SD1300 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon S95 vs Canon SD1300 IS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S95 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Canon SD1300 IS has measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Canon S95 versus Canon SD1300 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S95 versus the SD1300 IS.

Canon S95 vs Canon SD1300 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and SD1300 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Canon SD1300 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Canon SD1300 IS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and SD1300 IS.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S95 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SD1300 IS will offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent S95 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon S95 vs Canon SD1300 IS sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Canon SD1300 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Canon SD1300 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 Portrait photography factors
Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography factors
40
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 as a Street photography camera
Canon SD1300 IS as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 Travel photography highlights
Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography highlights
64
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 Landscape photography features
Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography features
52
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S95 Vlogging advice
Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging advice
32
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Canon S95 vs Canon SD1300 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Canon SD1300 IS
 Canon PowerShot S95Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot S95 Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
Alternate name - IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-11-23 2010-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 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
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 195 grams (0.43 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L 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/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots - 1
Launch pricing $495 -