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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX600 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX600 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Refreshed by Canon SX610 HS
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX600 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Canon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and SX600 HS (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was introduced 4 years before the SX600 HS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the SD1300 IS matches up against the SX600 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Canon SX600 HS

 SD1300 IS SX600 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon SD1300 IS

 SX600 HS SD1300 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2010More recent by 47 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX600 HS

 SD1300 IS SX600 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS has got 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) while the Canon SX600 HS has sizing of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX600 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SD1300 IS and the SX600 HS.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX600 HS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and SX600 HS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX600 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and SX600 HS.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX600 HS to give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX600 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography info
Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography highlights
Canon SX600 HS Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX600 HS as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition in class (188g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography features
Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography features
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX600 HS as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX600 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISCanon PowerShot SX600 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
Otherwise known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-08 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - PureColor II G (TFT)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T))
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1280
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 - 290 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NB-6LH
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
Pricing at release - $249