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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VH-410 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon SD1300 IS versus Olympus VH-410, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and VH-410 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the VH-410 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SD1300 IS scores versus the VH-410 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Olympus VH-410

 SD1300 IS VH-410 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 VH-410 SD1300 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2010More modern by 30 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus VH-410

 SD1300 IS VH-410 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS provides exterior dimensions 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 VH-410 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Olympus VH-410 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the VH-410.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and VH-410 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and VH-410.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VH-410 to render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography advice
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography info
Olympus VH-410 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Sports photography with Olympus VH-410
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Olympus VH-410
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
has focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus VH-410
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
32
relatively wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus VH-410
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISOlympus VH-410
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Olympus VH-410
Also called as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.70 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 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NB-6L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost - $186