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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S33

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S33 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SD1300 IS versus Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the S33 (13MP) is pretty well matched but the SD1300 IS (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD1300 IS was launched 6 years prior to the S33 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD1300 IS matches up vs the S33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon S33

 SD1300 IS S33 

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 S33 SD1300 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2010Fresher by 60 months

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S33

 SD1300 IS S33 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS enjoys external dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon S33 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SD1300 IS and the S33.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and S33 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and S33.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD1300 IS due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S33 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon S33 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
MP count good (13MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/3.1")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Street photography with Nikon S33
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/3.1")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (4.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/3.1")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S33
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
environment proof
MP count good (13MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (221 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/3.1")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S33 Vlogging info
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
more heavy than average (221g)
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S33
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISNikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Nikon Coolpix S33
Otherwise known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 221 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost - $150