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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX610 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX600 HS
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX610 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and SX610 HS (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was introduced 5 years before the SX610 HS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SD1300 IS matches up against the SX610 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Canon SX610 HS

 SD1300 IS SX610 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon SD1300 IS

 SX610 HS SD1300 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2010Fresher by 59 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX610 HS

 SD1300 IS SX610 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS has exterior dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Canon SX610 HS has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SD1300 IS and the SX610 HS.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX610 HS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and SX610 HS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX610 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and SX610 HS.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to deliver greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX610 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography features
Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography advice
Canon SX610 HS Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (191 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography highlights
Canon SX610 HS Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average (191 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (270 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (270 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging features
Canon SX610 HS Vlogging features
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (191g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone port
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX610 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISCanon PowerShot SX610 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
Otherwise known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-08 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 191 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 270 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price - $214