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Canon SD1300 IS vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

Canon SD1300 IS vs Fujifilm X20 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X30
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Canon SD1300 IS and Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is relatively close but the SD1300 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") feature different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The SD1300 IS was announced 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm X20 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SD1300 IS scores against the Fujifilm X20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Fujifilm X20

 SD1300 IS Fujifilm X20 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 Fujifilm X20 SD1300 IS 
IntroducedApril 2013February 2010More recent by 39 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Fujifilm X20

 SD1300 IS Fujifilm X20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS provides physical measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Fujifilm X20 has proportions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check the Canon SD1300 IS and Fujifilm X20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1300 IS compared to the Fujifilm X20.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and Fujifilm X20 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and Fujifilm X20.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The SD1300 IS features the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field harder. The older SD1300 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm X20 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (2/3")
heavier than others (353 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (270 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (353 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
55
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging info
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
31
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (353g)
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Fujifilm X20
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISFujifilm X20
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Fujifilm X20
Alternative name IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2013-04-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/1000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 353 grams (0.78 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
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 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release - $500