Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS
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![Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SD1300-IS/Canon-SD1300-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2010
- Other Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Introduced March 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX260 HS
- New Model is Canon SX280 HS
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX270 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Canon. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the SX270 HS (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SD1300 IS was announced 4 years earlier than the SX270 HS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD1300 IS grades against the SX270 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Canon PowerShot SX270 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Canon SX270 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Canon SX270 HS
SD1300 IS | SX270 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Canon SD1300 IS
SX270 HS | SD1300 IS | |||
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Introduced | March 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 37 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX270 HS
SD1300 IS | SX270 HS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD1300 IS comes with physical dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Canon SX270 HS has specifications of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX270 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the SX270 HS.
![Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS size comparison Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD1300-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX270-HS-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and SX270 HS is 95 and 91 respectively.
![Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS top view buttons comparison Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD1300-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX270-HS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and SX270 HS.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SD1300 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS sensor size comparison Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD1300-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX270-HS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD1300-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX270-HS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS |
Other name | IXUS 105 / IXY 200F | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-02-08 | 2013-03-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Digic 6 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-6.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lb) | 233 grams (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 life | - | 210 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | NB-6L |
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/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | - | $284 |