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Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SD1300 IS versus Casio EX-ZR400, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was announced 4 years earlier than the EX-ZR400 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD1300 IS grades against the EX-ZR400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Casio EX-ZR400

 SD1300 IS EX-ZR400 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 EX-ZR400 SD1300 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 36 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Casio EX-ZR400

 SD1300 IS EX-ZR400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD1300 IS provides outer measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR400 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the EX-ZR400.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and EX-ZR400 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and EX-ZR400.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography features
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
52
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Otherwise known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-08 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 - 500 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release - $0