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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus TG-4
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was unveiled 5 years earlier than the TG-3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD1300 IS grades vs the TG-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 SD1300 IS TG-3 

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

 TG-3 SD1300 IS 
IntroducedMarch 2014February 2010Newer by 50 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

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

 SD1300 IS TG-3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider 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) while the Olympus TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD1300 IS versus Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD1300 IS compared to the TG-3.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and TG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

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

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and TG-3.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (330 per charge)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography information
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
good battery life (330 CIPA)
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-3
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
56
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery life (330 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging info
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging info
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus TG-3
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISOlympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Olympus Tough TG-3
Otherwise known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-08 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 247g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 330 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 cost - $350