Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was released 11 months earlier than the SP-610UZ so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SD1300 IS matches up versus the SP-610UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS has 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) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has sizing of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SD1300 IS against the SP-610UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and SP-610UZ is 95 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and SP-610UZ.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-610UZ to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.