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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax P80

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax P80 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax P80 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was unveiled 7 months later than the P80 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD1300 IS matches up versus the P80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Pentax P80

 SD1300 IS P80 
RevealedFebruary 2010August 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 P80 SD1300 IS 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax P80

 SD1300 IS P80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS comes with external dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the P80.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and P80.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern SD1300 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography features
Pentax P80 Portrait photography features
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography advice
Pentax P80 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography info
Pentax P80 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography factors
Pentax P80 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax P80
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
32
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging features
Pentax P80 Vlogging features
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax P80
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Pentax Optio P80
Also called as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-08 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 D-LI68
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
Price at launch - $200