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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S9300

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon S9100
  • Replacement is Nikon S9500
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S9300 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S9300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was released 3 years earlier than the S9300 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD1300 IS grades vs the S9300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon S9300

 SD1300 IS S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 S9300 SD1300 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2012February 2010More modern by 29 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S9300

 SD1300 IS S9300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS features physical dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9300 has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SD1300 IS compared to the S9300.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and S9300 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and S9300.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S9300 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography features
Nikon S9300 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon S9300 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography info
Nikon S9300 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average in class (215g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S9300 Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S9300
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISNikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Nikon Coolpix S9300
Alternative name IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-08 2012-07-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 6.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 200 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release - $249