Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SZ-15

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus SZ-15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1300 IS was announced 4 years prior to the SZ-15 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SD1300 IS matches up versus the SZ-15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Olympus SZ-15. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS offers exterior 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) whilst the Olympus SZ-15 has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus SZ-15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SD1300 IS compared to the SZ-15.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and SZ-15 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and SZ-15.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SZ-15 to render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS will be behind in sensor technology.