Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX120 IS
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2010
- Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Introduced August 2009

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX120 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the SX120 IS (10MP) is pretty similar but the SD1300 IS (1/2.3") and SX120 IS (1/2.5") come with totally different sensor sizing.

The SD1300 IS was revealed 6 months later than the SX120 IS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SD1300 IS matches up against the SX120 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Canon PowerShot SX120 IS. The full galleries are available at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Canon SX120 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Canon SX120 IS
SD1300 IS | SX120 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Canon SD1300 IS
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX120 IS
SD1300 IS | SX120 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS comes with outer measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Canon SX120 IS has measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX120 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD1300 IS and the SX120 IS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and SX120 IS is 95 and 87 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and SX120 IS.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD1300 IS using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon SD1300 IS will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
Also Known as | IXUS 105 / IXY 200F | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-02-08 | 2009-08-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 36-360mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-4.3 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/500 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 140 grams (0.31 lb) | 285 grams (0.63 lb) |
Dimensions | 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | NB-6L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | - | $249 |