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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax S1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax S1 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed March 2011
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax S1 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was manufactured 12 months prior to the S1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD1300 IS scores against the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Pentax S1

 SD1300 IS S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 S1 SD1300 IS 
RevealedMarch 2011February 2010More recent by 12 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax S1

 SD1300 IS S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS enjoys outer 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) while the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SD1300 IS against the S1.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and S1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax S1 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography info
Pentax S1 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography information
Pentax S1 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography details
Pentax S1 Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography advice
Pentax S1 Landscape photography advice
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
41
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1300 IS
Vlogging with Pentax S1
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax S1
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPentax Optio S1
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Pentax Optio S1
Also called IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-08 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 260 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L D-LI92
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/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost - $174