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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax E70

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax E70 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
  • Other Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax E70 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1300 IS was revealed 14 months after the E70 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SD1300 IS scores versus the E70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Pentax E70

 SD1300 IS E70 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 14 months
Display sizing2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 E70 SD1300 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax E70

 SD1300 IS E70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS provides outer 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) while the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the E70.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and E70.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SD1300 IS to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SD1300 IS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography information
Pentax E70 Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography highlights
Pentax E70 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography info
Pentax E70 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Pentax E70
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography factors
Pentax E70 Landscape photography factors
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1300 IS
Vlogging with Pentax E70
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax E70
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPentax Optio E70
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Pentax Optio E70
Other name IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 140 grams (0.31 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing - $140