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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon SD1300 IS versus Olympus TG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was launched 10 years earlier than the TG-6 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SD1300 IS scores against the TG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Olympus TG-6

 SD1300 IS TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 TG-6 SD1300 IS 
RevealedMay 2019February 2010More recent by 113 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus TG-6

 SD1300 IS TG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS has outer measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SD1300 IS and the TG-6.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and TG-6 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and TG-6.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SD1300 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography features
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography features
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
good battery (340 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (253g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography highlights
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
57
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging info
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
34
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors (253 grams)
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus TG-6
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Olympus Tough TG-6
Also called as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-08 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 TruePic VIII
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 253 gr (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 life - 340 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Launch price - $449