Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax VS20
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax VS20 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
- Released February 2010
- Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
- 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
- Announced January 2012

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax VS20 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SD1300 IS versus Pentax VS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SD1300 IS was manufactured 23 months before the VS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD1300 IS scores against the VS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Pentax VS20
SD1300 IS | VS20 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Canon SD1300 IS
VS20 | SD1300 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 23 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax VS20
SD1300 IS | VS20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS has external measurements 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 VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check out the Canon SD1300 IS versus Pentax VS20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1300 IS against the VS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and VS20.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax VS20 to provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Also called | IXUS 105 / IXY 200F | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-02-08 | 2012-01-25 |
Physical type | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lb) | 235 grams (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | - | $106 |