Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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35 Features
17 Overall
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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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85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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
- Announced February 2010
- Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Launched December 2012
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched but the SD1300 IS (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.
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The SD1300 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the XZ-2 iHS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD1300 IS matches up vs the XZ-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
SD1300 IS | XZ-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Canon SD1300 IS
XZ-2 iHS | SD1300 IS | |||
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Launched | December 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 34 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
SD1300 IS | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS features external measurements 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 XZ-2 iHS has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the XZ-2 iHS.
![Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD1300-IS-vs-Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.
![Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD1300-IS-vs-Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and XZ-2 iHS.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The SD1300 IS uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The older SD1300 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD1300-IS-vs-Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD1300-IS-vs-Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-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 XZ-2 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 105 / IXY 200F | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-02-08 | 2012-12-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lbs) | 346 gr (0.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | - | $450 |