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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S6100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S6100 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1300 IS was revealed 12 months prior to the S6100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SD1300 IS matches up against the S6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon S6100

 SD1300 IS S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 S6100 SD1300 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2011February 2010More recent by 12 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S6100

 SD1300 IS S6100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS provides outside 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 S6100 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the S6100.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and S6100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and S6100.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S6100 to render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S6100
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S6100
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (210 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S6100 Vlogging info
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
32
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S6100
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISNikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Nikon Coolpix S6100
Alternative name IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-08 2011-02-09
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
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 range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 210 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch - $195