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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S8000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S8000 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Nikon S8000
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon S8000

 SD1300 IS S8000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 S8000 SD1300 IS 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S8000

 SD1300 IS S8000 
ReleasedFebruary 2010June 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography advice
Nikon S8000 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S8000
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
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 S8000 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
37
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging details
Nikon S8000 Vlogging details
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S8000
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISNikon Coolpix S8000
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