Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S5200
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S5200 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
- Announced February 2010
- Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-156mm (F) lens
- 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S5200 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and S5200 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SD1300 IS was manufactured 4 years prior to the S5200 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SD1300 IS scores versus the S5200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S5200 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS & Nikon Coolpix S5200. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery & Nikon S5200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon S5200
SD1300 IS | S5200 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Canon SD1300 IS
S5200 | SD1300 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 36 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S5200
SD1300 IS | S5200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS offers external dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon S5200 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S5200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the S5200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and S5200 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and S5200.
To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S5200 to show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S5200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Nikon Coolpix S5200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Nikon Coolpix S5200 |
Also Known as | IXUS 105 / IXY 200F | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-02-08 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lb) | 146 gr (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 160 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | - | $130 |