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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 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
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also Known as X-925
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was manufactured 7 months later than the FE-4000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD1300 IS scores against the FE-4000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Olympus FE-4000

 SD1300 IS FE-4000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010July 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 FE-4000 SD1300 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus FE-4000

 SD1300 IS FE-4000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS has physical measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4000 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus FE-4000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the FE-4000.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and FE-4000 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and FE-4000.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer SD1300 IS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
lighter than competition (136 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition (136 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography info
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
28
relatively wide (26mm)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1300 IS
Vlogging with Olympus FE-4000
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus FE-4000
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISOlympus FE-4000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Olympus FE-4000
Also called IXUS 105 / IXY 200F X-925
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-08 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 136 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price - $130