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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon 1 S1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Nikon 1 S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon 1 S1 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Nikon 1 S1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 S2
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon 1 S1 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon 1 S1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the 1 S1 (10MP) is very comparable but the SD1300 IS (1/2.3") and 1 S1 (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The SD1300 IS was introduced 4 years before the 1 S1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SD1300 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SD1300 IS scores vs the 1 S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon 1 S1

 SD1300 IS 1 S1 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 1 S1 SD1300 IS 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2010Newer by 40 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon 1 S1

 SD1300 IS 1 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon 1 S1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD1300 IS provides outside 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 Nikon 1 S1 has specifications of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon 1 S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1300 IS and the 1 S1.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon 1 S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and 1 S1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon 1 S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon 1 S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and 1 S1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD1300 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SD1300 IS will show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon 1 S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
has manual focus
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography info
Nikon 1 S1 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
69
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (197g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
bad battery (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography features
Nikon 1 S1 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition (197 grams)
has built in flash
bad battery (220 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
56
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
bad battery (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (197g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon 1 S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon 1 S1
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISNikon 1 S1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Nikon 1 S1
Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-02-08 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 135
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon 1
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 13
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/60s
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 397
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost - $231