Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L820

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L820, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and L820 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was brought out 4 years earlier than the L820 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD1300 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SD1300 IS matches up vs the L820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Nikon Coolpix L820. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Nikon L820 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS features 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 L820 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L820 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the L820.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and L820 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and L820.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L820 to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.