Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SX610 HS

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Canon PowerShot SX610 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Canon SX610 HS Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SX610 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.