Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was brought out 24 months before the SZ-31MR iHS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SD1300 IS grades versus the SZ-31MR iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS provides outside measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the SZ-31MR iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and SZ-31MR iHS is 95 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and SZ-31MR iHS.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.