Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon P300

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon SD1300 IS versus Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the P300 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was revealed 15 months prior to the P300 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SD1300 IS matches up versus the P300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS & Nikon Coolpix P300. The full galleries are available at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery & Nikon P300 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS enjoys external measurements 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 P300 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD1300 IS versus Nikon P300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SD1300 IS compared to the P300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and P300 is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and P300.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images although you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The older SD1300 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.