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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S5200

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S5200 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Nikon S5200
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon S5200

 SD1300 IS S5200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 S5200 SD1300 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 36 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S5200

 SD1300 IS S5200 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon S5200 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography features
Nikon S5200 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (160 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography info
Nikon S5200 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1300 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S5200
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
32
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S5200
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISNikon Coolpix S5200
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