Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.

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.