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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX520 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX520 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
  • Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2014
  • Superseded the Canon SX510 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX530 HS
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX520 HS Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX520 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and SX520 HS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was released 5 years prior to the SX520 HS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SD1300 IS scores against the SX520 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Canon SX520 HS

 SD1300 IS SX520 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Canon SD1300 IS

 SX520 HS SD1300 IS 
RevealedJuly 2014February 2010More recent by 54 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX520 HS

 SD1300 IS SX520 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX520 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS provides external measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Canon SX520 HS has sizing of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX520 HS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the SX520 HS.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX520 HS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and SX520 HS is 95 and 69 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX520 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX520 HS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and SX520 HS.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX520 HS to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX520 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX520 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX520 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SX520 HS
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography highlights
Canon SX520 HS Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX520 HS
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX520 HS as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
55
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (210 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography details
Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography details
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging advice
Canon SX520 HS Vlogging advice
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX520 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX520 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISCanon PowerShot SX520 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-08 2014-07-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Digic 4+
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.4-6.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 441 gr (0.97 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch - $219