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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon 1 V3 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 V2
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon 1 V3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and 1 V3 (18MP) and the SD1300 IS (1/2.3") and 1 V3 (1") use different sensor dimensions.

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The SD1300 IS was revealed 5 years earlier than the 1 V3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD1300 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SD1300 IS grades against the 1 V3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon 1 V3

 SD1300 IS 1 V3 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 1 V3 SD1300 IS 
RevealedMarch 2014February 2010Fresher by 49 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon 1 V3

 SD1300 IS 1 V3 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V3 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the 1 V3.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and 1 V3 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon 1 V3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and 1 V3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD1300 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon 1 V3 will offer you more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon 1 V3 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Street photography with Nikon 1 V3
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
76
screen tilts
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography details
Nikon 1 V3 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
high frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (310 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography details
Nikon 1 V3 Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
features focus via touch
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (310 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (310 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
35
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon 1 V3
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISNikon 1 V3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Nikon 1 V3
Other name IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-02-08 2014-03-13
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Expeed 4A
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5232 x 3488
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 171
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon 1
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 13
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (0.31 lb) 381 grams (0.84 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 384
Other
Battery life - 310 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL20a
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release - $997