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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S6000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S6000 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S6000 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was brought out very close to the S6000 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SD1300 IS scores vs the S6000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon S6000

 SD1300 IS S6000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 S6000 SD1300 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S6000

 SD1300 IS S6000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS features outside dimensions 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 S6000 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SD1300 IS and the S6000.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and S6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and S6000.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S6000 to produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S6000
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon S6000 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography info
Nikon S6000 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S6000 Landscape photography factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1300 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S6000
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S6000
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISNikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Nikon Coolpix S6000
Other name IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Expeed C2
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 140g (0.31 lbs) 156g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost - $300