Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-3
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![Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SD1300-IS/Canon-SD1300-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Olympus Tough TG-3. The full galleries are available at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Olympus TG-3
SD1300 IS | TG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Canon SD1300 IS
TG-3 | SD1300 IS | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 50 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus TG-3
SD1300 IS | TG-3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD1300-IS-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-3-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD1300-IS-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD1300-IS-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD1300-IS-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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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 |