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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX120 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Key Specs

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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Canon SX120 IS
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Canon SX120 IS

 SD1300 IS SX120 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Canon SD1300 IS

 SX120 IS SD1300 IS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX120 IS

 SD1300 IS SX120 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2010August 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX120 IS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography info
Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography info
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no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography factors
Canon SX120 IS Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (285 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography features
Canon SX120 IS Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX120 IS as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (285g)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography features
Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography features
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging information
Canon SX120 IS Vlogging information
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (285g)
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX120 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISCanon PowerShot SX120 IS
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