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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S570

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S570 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S570 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the S570 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was released 7 months later than the S570 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD1300 IS scores versus the S570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon S570

 SD1300 IS S570 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010August 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 S570 SD1300 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S570

 SD1300 IS S570 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS features outside measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon S570 has measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the S570.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and S570 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and S570.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer SD1300 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon S570 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Street photography with Nikon S570
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon S570 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon S570 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S570
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
28
really wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging features
Nikon S570 Vlogging features
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S570
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISNikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Nikon Coolpix S570
Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-08 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID NB-6L EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing - $180