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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX200 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX200 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon SX210 IS
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX200 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the SX200 IS (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was manufactured 9 months later than the SX200 IS and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SD1300 IS grades vs the SX200 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Canon SX200 IS

 SD1300 IS SX200 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2010May 2009More recent by 9 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon SD1300 IS

 SX200 IS SD1300 IS 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX200 IS

 SD1300 IS SX200 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS features outside measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Canon SX200 IS has measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX200 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the SX200 IS.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX200 IS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and SX200 IS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and SX200 IS.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SD1300 IS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography highlights
Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography details
Canon SX200 IS Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography highlights
Canon SX200 IS Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography info
Canon SX200 IS Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than others (247 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging features
Canon SX200 IS Vlogging features
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX200 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISCanon PowerShot SX200 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
Otherwise known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-08 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.4-5.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots One One
Launch price - $329