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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Canon SX270 HS
(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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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Canon SX270 HS

 SD1300 IS SX270 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Canon SD1300 IS

 SX270 HS SD1300 IS 
IntroducedMarch 2013February 2010Newer by 37 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX270 HS

 SD1300 IS SX270 HS 
Display typeFixed 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography advice
Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
manual focus
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor 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 SX270 HS
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (233 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX270 HS
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography factors
Canon SX270 HS Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than average (233g)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX270 HS as a Landscape photography camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
41
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX270 HS as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (233 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX270 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISCanon PowerShot SX270 HS
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