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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S640

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S640 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S640 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon SD1300 IS versus Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the S640 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was manufactured 7 months later than the S640 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SD1300 IS matches up versus the S640 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon S640

 SD1300 IS S640 
RevealedFebruary 2010August 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 S640 SD1300 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S640

 SD1300 IS S640 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS provides external 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 S640 has measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD1300 IS versus Nikon S640 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1300 IS compared to the S640.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and S640 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and S640.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SD1300 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S640 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography factors
Nikon S640 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon S640 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography information
Nikon S640 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S640 Landscape photography info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging features
Nikon S640 Vlogging features
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S640
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISNikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Nikon Coolpix S640
Other name IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 130 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release - $225