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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX280 HS

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX280 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Canon SX280 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
  • Released March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX270 HS
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX280 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the SX280 HS (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was revealed 4 years earlier than the SX280 HS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SD1300 IS grades versus the SX280 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Canon SX280 HS

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Canon SD1300 IS

		

		

			
 SX280 HS SD1300 IS 
ReleasedMarch 2013February 2010More recent by 37 months
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX280 HS

		

		

			
 SD1300 IS SX280 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS comes with physical measurements 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 SX280 HS has proportions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX280 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the SX280 HS.
Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX280 HS size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and SX280 HS is 95 and 91 respectively.
Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX280 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and SX280 HS.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images although you may want to consider the launch date  of the cameras into account. The older SD1300 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX280 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SD1300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Canon SX280 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
34
 you can focus manually
 provides face detect focusing
 no external flash support
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SD1300 IS as a Street photography camera
 Canon SX280 HS as a Street photography camera
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (233g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography advice
Canon SX280 HS Sports photography advice
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
36
 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 max fps low (4.0 fps)
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (210 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SD1300 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Canon SX280 HS as a Travel photography camera
58
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
 lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 low battery life (210 CIPA)
 low MP (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SD1300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Canon SX280 HS as a Landscape photography camera
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Time Lapse recording
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 you can focus manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 low battery life (210 per charge)
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging advice
Canon SX280 HS Vlogging advice
29
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
 no external mic jack
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no mic socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX280 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISCanon PowerShot SX280 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
Also called as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-08 2013-03-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 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    
AE bracketing    
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 233 gr (0.51 lbs)
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 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 life - 210 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing - $325