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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was revealed 2 months later than the FE-4030 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SD1300 IS grades vs the FE-4030 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Olympus FE-4030

 SD1300 IS FE-4030 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 FE-4030 SD1300 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus FE-4030

 SD1300 IS FE-4030 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD1300 IS features outer measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the FE-4030.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and FE-4030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and FE-4030.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus FE-4030 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography details
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
33
really wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1300 IS
Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
26
really wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus FE-4030
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISOlympus FE-4030
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Olympus FE-4030
Alternate name IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 146g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch - $130