Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX230 HS

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX230 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the SX230 HS (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was unveiled 17 months earlier than the SX230 HS making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SD1300 IS grades vs the SX230 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Canon PowerShot SX230 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Canon SX230 HS Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS has outer measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Canon SX230 HS has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX230 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SD1300 IS against the SX230 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and SX230 HS is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and SX230 HS.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SD1300 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.