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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon A1000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon A1000 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Old Model is Nikon A900
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon A1000 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon A1000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was brought out 10 years prior to the A1000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD1300 IS scores versus the A1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon A1000

 SD1300 IS A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 A1000 SD1300 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019February 2010More modern by 108 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon A1000

 SD1300 IS A1000 

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD1300 IS comes with external dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has specifications of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon A1000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SD1300 IS against the A1000.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and A1000 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and A1000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon A1000 to render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography info
Nikon A1000 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography details
Nikon A1000 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon A1000 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
73
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
terrible battery power (250 shots)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography features
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
55
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1300 IS
Vlogging with Nikon A1000
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
73
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon A1000
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISNikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Nikon Coolpix A1000
Also called IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-08 2019-01-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file 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) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 330g (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch - $477