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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon AW120

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon AW120 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon AW110
  • New Model is Nikon AW130
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon AW120, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and AW120 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was brought out 5 years earlier than the AW120 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SD1300 IS scores versus the AW120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon AW120

 SD1300 IS AW120 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 AW120 SD1300 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2010Fresher by 48 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon AW120

 SD1300 IS AW120 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS provides exterior dimensions 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 AW120 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the AW120.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and AW120 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and AW120.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon AW120 to resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography highlights
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography advice
Nikon AW120 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon AW120 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Nikon AW120
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
48
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW120 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon AW120
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISNikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Nikon Coolpix AW120
Also called as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-08 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 213g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 350 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release - $350