Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SH-50
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs
(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
- Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Revealed January 2013

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SH-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SD1300 IS was announced 3 years prior to the SH-50 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SD1300 IS scores vs the SH-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS & Olympus SH-50. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Olympus SH-50
SD1300 IS | SH-50 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Canon SD1300 IS
SH-50 | SD1300 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 35 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus SH-50
SD1300 IS | SH-50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS features outside dimensions 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 SH-50 has proportions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SH-50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the SH-50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and SH-50 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and SH-50.
All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-50 to result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Olympus SH-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Olympus SH-50 |
Also called as | IXUS 105 / IXY 200F | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-02-08 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 grams (0.31 pounds) | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
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 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | - | $300 |