Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX600 HS

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Canon PowerShot SX600 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Canon SX600 HS Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.