Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L28
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L28 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L28 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS & Nikon Coolpix L28. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery & Nikon L28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon L28
SD1300 IS | L28 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon SD1300 IS
L28 | SD1300 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon L28
SD1300 IS | L28 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L28 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Nikon Coolpix L28 | |
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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 |