Canon SD1300 IS vs Fujifilm X30

Let's look more closely at the Canon SD1300 IS and Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the SD1300 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD1300 IS was unveiled 5 years before the Fujifilm X30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SD1300 IS matches up against the Fujifilm X30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Fujifilm X30. The full galleries are available at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS offers external dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Fujifilm X30 has dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check the Canon SD1300 IS and Fujifilm X30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SD1300 IS compared to the Fujifilm X30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and Fujifilm X30 is 95 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and Fujifilm X30.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SD1300 IS offers the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The older SD1300 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.