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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SH-3 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-2
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon SD1300 IS versus Olympus SH-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was announced 7 years prior to the SH-3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SD1300 IS scores versus the SH-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Olympus SH-3

 SD1300 IS SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 SH-3 SD1300 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2016February 2010Fresher by 73 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus SH-3

 SD1300 IS SH-3 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS features outside 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 SH-3 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1300 IS against the SH-3.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and SH-3 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and SH-3.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography information
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-3
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
55
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (380 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging advice
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (271g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus SH-3
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISOlympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Olympus Stylus SH-3
Also called IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-08 2016-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
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) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 271 gr (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing - $579