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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L28

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L28 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 L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L28 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and L28 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was introduced 4 years earlier than the L28 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD1300 IS scores vs the L28 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon L28

 SD1300 IS L28 

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 L28 SD1300 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon L28

 SD1300 IS L28 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS has exterior measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon L28 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon L28 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the L28.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and L28 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and L28.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L28 to resolve extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L28
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography advice
Nikon L28 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
better than average battery (280 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L28 Landscape photography highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
47
really wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon L28 Vlogging highlights
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
29
really wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon L28
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISNikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Nikon Coolpix L28
Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-08 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 140g (0.31 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 280 images
Battery style - AA
Battery model NB-6L 2 x AA
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 One One
Launch price - $90