Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S8000
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2010
- Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Released June 2010
Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S8000 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SD1300 IS was announced 4 months earlier than the S8000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD1300 IS scores vs the S8000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S8000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Nikon Coolpix S8000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Nikon S8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon S8000
SD1300 IS | S8000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon SD1300 IS
S8000 | SD1300 IS | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S8000
SD1300 IS | S8000 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | June 2010 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS features external dimensions 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 S8000 has proportions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
See the Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S8000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SD1300 IS and the S8000.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and S8000 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and S8000.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S8000 to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively.
Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Nikon Coolpix S8000 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 105 / IXY 200F | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-08 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 lb) | 183g (0.40 lb) |
Dimensions | 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-6L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | - | $300 |