Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S33
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S33 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S33 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS & Nikon Coolpix S33. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery & Nikon S33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon S33
SD1300 IS | S33 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon SD1300 IS
S33 | SD1300 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 60 months |
Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S33
SD1300 IS | S33 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
See the Canon SD1300 IS versus Nikon S33 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S33 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Nikon Coolpix S33 | |
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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 |