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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SZ-11, 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 SZ-11 (14MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was introduced 17 months before the SZ-11 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SD1300 IS scores against the SZ-11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Olympus SZ-11

 SD1300 IS SZ-11 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 SZ-11 SD1300 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2010Fresher by 17 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus SZ-11

 SD1300 IS SZ-11 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS has got physical measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the SZ-11.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and SZ-11 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and SZ-11.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-11 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
good MP (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than average (226 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography features
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
40
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (200 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus SZ-11
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISOlympus SZ-11
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Olympus SZ-11
Also called as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-08 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 life - 200 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing - $253