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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RZ18 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released September 2011
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RZ18, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was introduced 19 months prior to the RZ18 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD1300 IS grades vs the RZ18 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Pentax RZ18

 SD1300 IS RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 RZ18 SD1300 IS 
ReleasedSeptember 2011February 2010Newer by 19 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax RZ18

 SD1300 IS RZ18 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS comes with outside dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the RZ18.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and RZ18 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and RZ18.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax RZ18 to provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Street photography with Pentax RZ18
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography advice
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging info
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging info
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (178g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax RZ18
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Pentax Optio RZ18
Also called as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-08 2011-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 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/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch - $210