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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L21

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L21 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Nikon L21
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L21 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and L21 (8MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was brought out very close to the L21 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SD1300 IS scores versus the L21 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon L21

 SD1300 IS L21 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 L21 SD1300 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon L21

 SD1300 IS L21 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS offers 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) and the Nikon L21 has measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the L21.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and L21 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and L21.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SD1300 IS to result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon L21 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
18
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography factors
Nikon L21 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography details
Nikon L21 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
15
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L21
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon L21 Landscape photography details
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
21
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1300 IS
Vlogging with Nikon L21
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
21
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon L21
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISNikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Nikon Coolpix L21
Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-08 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 8MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 169 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 model NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release - $180