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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon P7800

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon P7800 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Introduced November 2013
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon P7800 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SD1300 IS versus Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is fairly similar but the SD1300 IS (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

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The SD1300 IS was released 4 years earlier than the P7800 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD1300 IS grades vs the P7800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon P7800

 SD1300 IS P7800 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 P7800 SD1300 IS 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2010More modern by 46 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon P7800

 SD1300 IS P7800 
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD1300 IS features outer measurements 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 P7800 has specifications of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the P7800.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and P7800 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and P7800.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The SD1300 IS has the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The more aged SD1300 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon P7800 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon P7800 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than others (399 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography features
Nikon P7800 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (350 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon P7800 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
good battery life (350 shots)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (399g)
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon P7800 Landscape photography details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
58
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (350 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P7800 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
75
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
heavier than others (399g)
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon P7800
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISNikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Nikon Coolpix P7800
Alternative name IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2013-11-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 399 grams (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 200
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release - $550