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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 3000
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Olympus Tough-3000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was unveiled 2 months later than the Tough-3000 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SD1300 IS matches up versus the Tough-3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Olympus Tough-3000

 SD1300 IS Tough-3000 

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 Tough-3000 SD1300 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus Tough-3000

 SD1300 IS Tough-3000 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS has got outside measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus Tough-3000 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the Tough-3000.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and Tough-3000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and Tough-3000.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of files although you will want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography information
Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging advice
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus Tough-3000
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISOlympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F mju Tough 3000
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 159g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost - $0