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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S3600

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S3600 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S3600 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and S3600 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the S3600 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SD1300 IS scores versus the S3600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon S3600

 SD1300 IS S3600 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 S3600 SD1300 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2010Newer by 47 months

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S3600

 SD1300 IS S3600 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS provides external measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3600 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S3600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the S3600.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and S3600 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and S3600.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S3600 to produce greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S3600
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography factors
Nikon S3600 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon S3600 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S3600
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography details
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
40
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S3600 Vlogging factors
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S3600
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISNikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Nikon Coolpix S3600
Also called IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-08 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 230 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost - $200