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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VR-340 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was introduced 23 months prior to the VR-340 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD1300 IS scores against the VR-340 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Olympus VR-340

 SD1300 IS VR-340 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 VR-340 SD1300 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 23 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus VR-340

 SD1300 IS VR-340 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD1300 IS offers exterior dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the VR-340.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and VR-340 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and VR-340.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus VR-340 to provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Street photography with Olympus VR-340
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography information
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (125g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography details
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
43
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging info
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging info
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (125g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus VR-340
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISOlympus VR-340
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Olympus VR-340
Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-08 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
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 rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NB-6L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost - $130