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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L610

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L610 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L610 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Nikon L610, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and L610 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the L610 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD1300 IS matches up against the L610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon L610

 SD1300 IS L610 

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 L610 SD1300 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2010More recent by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon L610

 SD1300 IS L610 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS features outer dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon L610 has sizing of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD1300 IS versus Nikon L610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the L610.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and L610 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and L610.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L610 to provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon L610 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography information
Nikon L610 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon L610 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (120 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L610
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (120 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (120 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging details
Nikon L610 Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (240g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon L610
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISNikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Nikon Coolpix L610
Otherwise known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-08 2012-08-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 240 grams (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 - 120 photos
Form of battery - AA
Battery model NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release - $150