Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX500 IS

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SD1300 IS versus Canon SX500 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and SX500 IS (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the SX500 IS which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD1300 IS matches up against the SX500 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Canon PowerShot SX500 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Canon SX500 IS Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS offers physical dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Canon SX500 IS has measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Canon SX500 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the SX500 IS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and SX500 IS is 95 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and SX500 IS.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX500 IS to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.