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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S620

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S620 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S620 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the S620 (12MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was revealed 13 months after the S620 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SD1300 IS grades against the S620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon S620

 SD1300 IS S620 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 S620 SD1300 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S620

 SD1300 IS S620 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS offers physical measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon S620 has dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the S620.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and S620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and S620.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos although you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SD1300 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S620 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition in class (120g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging features
Nikon S620 Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S620
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISNikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Nikon Coolpix S620
Otherwise known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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 grams (0.31 pounds) 120 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" 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-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release - $37