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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S800c

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S800c 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Nikon S800c
(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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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon S800c

 SD1300 IS S800c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Canon SD1300 IS

 S800c SD1300 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2013February 2010Newer by 36 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k230kSharper display (+589k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S800c

 SD1300 IS S800c 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon S800c Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon S800c Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon S800c Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (140 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (140 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S800c
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (140 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
35
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S800c
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISNikon Coolpix S800c
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