Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon W300

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon W300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and W300 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was introduced 8 years before the W300 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SD1300 IS grades against the W300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Nikon Coolpix W300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Nikon W300 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS provides outside measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon W300 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon W300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the W300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and W300 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and W300.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon W300 to give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.