Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S800c
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S800c 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
- Launched February 2010
- Additionally Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Introduced February 2013
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S800c Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Canon SD1300 IS versus Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and S800c (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SD1300 IS was manufactured 4 years before the S800c which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD1300 IS matches up against the S800c for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S800c Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS & Nikon Coolpix S800c. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery & Nikon S800c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon S800c
SD1300 IS | S800c |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Canon SD1300 IS
S800c | SD1300 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 36 months |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 819k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+589k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S800c
SD1300 IS | S800c | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS enjoys 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) while the Nikon S800c has sizing of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check out the Canon SD1300 IS versus Nikon S800c in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SD1300 IS and the S800c.
![Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S800c size comparison Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S800c size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD1300-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S800c-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and S800c is 95 and 93 respectively.
![Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD1300-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S800c-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and S800c.
All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S800c to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD1300-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S800c-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD1300-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S800c-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S800c Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Nikon Coolpix S800c | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Nikon Coolpix S800c |
Also called | IXUS 105 / IXY 200F | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-08 | 2013-02-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 819k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lb) | 184 gr (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 140 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | - | $290 |