Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RZ10
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RZ10 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
- Launched February 2010
- Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Released July 2011

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SD1300 IS was introduced 17 months earlier than the RZ10 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SD1300 IS grades against the RZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS & Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Pentax RZ10
SD1300 IS | RZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Canon SD1300 IS
RZ10 | SD1300 IS | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 17 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax RZ10
SD1300 IS | RZ10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS has got external measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax RZ10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SD1300 IS against the RZ10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and RZ10.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax RZ10 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
Also called as | IXUS 105 / IXY 200F | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-08 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE 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 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lb) | 178 gr (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 life | - | 178 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | - | $200 |