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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX210 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Key Specs

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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX230 HS
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon SD1300 IS versus Canon SX210 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the SX210 IS (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was manufactured 4 months prior to the SX210 IS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SD1300 IS matches up versus the SX210 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Canon SX210 IS

 SD1300 IS SX210 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon SD1300 IS

 SX210 IS SD1300 IS 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX210 IS

 SD1300 IS SX210 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2010June 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS has got 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 SX210 IS has measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD1300 IS versus Canon SX210 IS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the SX210 IS.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX210 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and SX210 IS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX210 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and SX210 IS.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX210 IS to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX210 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography advice
Canon SX210 IS Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (220g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography advice
Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
48
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging highlights
Canon SX210 IS Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX210 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISCanon PowerShot SX210 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
Also called IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-08 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 220 grams (0.49 lb)
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 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 NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release - $226