Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX130 IS

Lets look more closely at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Canon SX130 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. The image resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the SX130 IS (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was revealed 6 months earlier than the SX130 IS so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SD1300 IS scores vs the SX130 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Canon PowerShot SX130 IS. The full galleries are available at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Canon SX130 IS Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Canon SX130 IS has sizing of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD1300 IS versus Canon SX130 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1300 IS compared to the SX130 IS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and SX130 IS is 95 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and SX130 IS.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.