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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon D780

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Nikon D780 front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon D780 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Nikon D780
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon D750
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon D780 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon D780, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and D780 (25MP) and the SD1300 IS (1/2.3") and D780 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD1300 IS was unveiled 11 years prior to the D780 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SD1300 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon D780 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SD1300 IS matches up against the D780 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon D780

 SD1300 IS D780 

Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 D780 SD1300 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2020February 2010More modern by 120 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2359k230kClearer screen (+2129k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon D780

 SD1300 IS D780 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon D780 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS provides outer dimensions 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 D780 has measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon D780 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD1300 IS and the D780.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon D780 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and D780 is 95 and 57 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon D780 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon D780 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and D780.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD1300 IS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D780 will result in extra detail having an extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon D780 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon D780 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon D780 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon D780
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
86
focusing manually
resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography details
Nikon D780 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
has a tilting screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon D780 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (2,260 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography information
Nikon D780 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery pack (2,260 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
resolution is fantastic (25MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon D780 Landscape photography info
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
resolution is fantastic (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery pack (2,260 per charge)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging info
Nikon D780 Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
32
touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon D780 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon D780
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISNikon D780
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Nikon D780
Also called IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-02-08 2020-01-07
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6048 x 4024
Max native ISO 1600 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 900 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
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) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 840 gr (1.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0")
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 - 2260 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL15b
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single Dual
Retail price - $2,297