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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SZ-12

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Olympus SZ-12 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SZ-12 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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SZ-12, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was launched 23 months earlier than the SZ-12 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD1300 IS matches up against the SZ-12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Olympus SZ-12

 SD1300 IS SZ-12 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 SZ-12 SD1300 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010Newer by 23 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus SZ-12

 SD1300 IS SZ-12 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD1300 IS has got external dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SZ-12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the SZ-12.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SZ-12 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and SZ-12 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SZ-12 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and SZ-12.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-12 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SZ-12 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Street photography with Olympus SZ-12
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-12 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-12 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than others in class (226g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery life (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SZ-12 Landscape photography highlights
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
40
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-12 Vlogging factors
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus SZ-12
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISOlympus SZ-12
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Olympus SZ-12
Also called IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-08 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 - 220 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing - $350