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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-4 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-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
  • New Model is Olympus TG-5
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus TG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was brought out 6 years earlier than the TG-4 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SD1300 IS grades against the TG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Olympus TG-4

 SD1300 IS TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 TG-4 SD1300 IS 
LaunchedApril 2015February 2010Fresher by 63 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus TG-4

 SD1300 IS TG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS has got outside dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1300 IS against the TG-4.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and TG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and TG-4.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-4 to produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography features
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography information
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
74
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
62
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging features
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging features
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus TG-4
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISOlympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Olympus Tough TG-4
Other name IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-08 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes 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 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 247 grams (0.54 pounds)
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 - 380 shots
Battery form - 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing - $379