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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S9100

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S9100 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Renewed by Nikon S9300
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S9100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was brought out 17 months before the S9100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD1300 IS grades against the S9100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon S9100

 SD1300 IS S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 S9100 SD1300 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2010More modern by 17 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S9100

 SD1300 IS S9100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS comes with exterior 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 S9100 has proportions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the S9100.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and S9100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and S9100.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SD1300 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography features
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
32
focusing manually
features face detection autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography details
Nikon S9100 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S9100
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
39
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (270 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon S9100 Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (214g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S9100
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISNikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Nikon Coolpix S9100
Also called as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-08 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 270 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost - $329